Recent content by Marc Givler

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    Ohio State Visit Exceeds Expectations for Athletic Tight End Prospect

    Class of 2026 Greensboro (NC) Grimsley tight end prospect D.J. Howerton is starting to see a major increase in recruiting interest this off-season. At 6-foot-6, 220-pounds, and with a basketball background, Howerton has the size and athleticism that schools are looking for to be a true...
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    The Latest on Running Back and Quarterback Recruiting

    The running back and quarterback positions have taken center stage lately in Ohio State recruiting. New offensive coordinator Chip Kelly is beginning to put his finger prints on the Buckeyes’ quarterback recruiting efforts in the 2026 class and new offers are starting to go out. In the...
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    Ohio State growing its relationship with in-state lineman

    The state of Ohio is loaded with talent along the offensive line in the 2026 class and St. Ignatius star Will Conroy is among the early priority targets of that group for the Buckeyes. Conroy was back on campus on Saturday to watch the Buckeyes practice and continue to build relationships with...
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    Buckeyes Put Out New QB Offer to Florida Star

    It was inevitable that Ohio State would take a hard look at the future of the quarterback position this spring after bringing in a fresh set of eyes in new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly. On Thursday, the Buckeyes offered class of 2026 Plantation (Fla.) American Heritage star Dia Bell. It’s...
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    Jeremiah Smith Becomes Fastest Player to Lose Black Stripe

    The hype continues to build around freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Smith became the first Ohio State football player to lose his black stripe this spring, the program announced on Thursday afternoon. Not only was Smith the first player to lose his black stripe this spring, but he became...
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    Ohio State Continues to Have the Attention of Five-Star Defender

    Ohio State hosted a strong group of visitors on Tuesday as the Buckeyes returned from spring break and hit the practice field. One of the biggest names in attendance was five-star Loganville (Ga.) Grayson linebacker Tyler Atkinson. The Buckeyes once again impressed the big-time talent on his...
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    Top Quarterbacks Set Ohio State Visits

    As Ohio State has stabilized its offensive coaching staff, the Buckeyes have been able to reconnect with their top quarterback targets in the 2026 recruiting class. That will result in a pair of big upcoming visits from two of the nation’s very best signal callers. First up will be Tampa (Fla.)...
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    WATCH: Ohio State Quarterbacks in Action During Week One of Spring Practice

    The Buckeyes got a couple of practices in this past week before going on spring break. BuckeyeHuddle.com was on hand for both of those practices and had windows to shoot photos and video. We’ve compiled our quarterbacks footage from the first week of practice as the QB competition will take...
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    Buckeyes Make the Cut for Top Tight End Target

    For several months now, Ohio State’s top tight end target in the 2025 class has been Washington (OK) tight end Nate Roberts. On Monday, the 6-foot-4, 235-pound prospect released his top five and the Buckeyes, as expected, made the cut. Ohio State joins Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, and Ole Miss...
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    Ohio Corner Ace Alston Seeing Recruitment Take Off

    Ohio’s class of 2027 is already showing a lot of promise, especially in the Cincinnati area. One of the top rising sophomores in the state is Anderson High product Ashton ‘Ace’ Alston. Alson has already burst onto the recruiting scene over the past several months, picking up scholarship offers...
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    Ohio State Commit Jayvan Boggs Talks Camp Dominance, Recruiting for the Buckeyes

    MIAMI — Ohio State wide receiver commit Jayvan Boggs continued his dominant off-season last Sunday with an MVP performance at the Miami Under Armour Camp. Boggs, coming off a monster junior season, has carried that momentum over to the 7on7 and camp circuits this winter and continues to see his...
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    Sights and Sounds from Ohio State Spring Practice Number Two

    Ohio State hit the practice field on Thursday for its second practice of the spring window. BuckeyeHuddle.com was on hand for the first several periods of the practice and was able to capture many of the sights and sounds. Check out our footage of the Ohio State offensive line hitting the sled...
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    Ohio State Makes the Cut for Top 100 Offensive Tackle Micah DeBose

    One of Ohio State’s top offensive line targets cut his list of schools on Friday as Mobile (AL) Vigor star Micah DeBose announced that he is down to 10 schools. Not surprisingly, Ohio State made the cut for the Top 100 prospect. The list is SEC heavy, however, with the Buckeyes joining Alabama...
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    Top 50 EDGE Justin Hill Gives the Latest

    CINCINNATI — There isn’t a more important recruiting target left on the board for Ohio State than Cincinnati (Ohio) Winton Woods EDGE prospect Justin Hill. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound prospect is among the nation’s Top 50 prospects in the 2025 class and is one of the elite players in the state of...
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    Australian Punter Nick McLarty Commits to Ohio State

    Ohio State made a late addition to its 2024 recruiting class on Friday morning, landing 6-foot-7, 255-pound Australian punter Nick McLarty. McLarty had spent the last few days in Columbus visiting Ohio State and checking out the Buckeyes’ first two practices. McLarty, a 20-year old from...