The early signing period for the 2026 recruiting class opens up this week, and Ohio State may have some work to do.

Ohio State is projected to flip four-star cornerback CJ Bronaugh from Florida, bolstering its 2026 recruiting class amid the Gators’ coaching transition. Bronaugh visited Ohio State amid Florida’s coaching uncertainty; could join two other four-star corners.

Penn State remains the biggest head coaching vacancy in major college football as more than 50 days have elapsed since the school parted ways with James Frankli

Michigan flips four-star Texas cornerback Jamarion Vincent, adding momentum to the 2026 recruiting class after the Ohio State loss.

In a matchup that they have circled on their respective calendars for a year, the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes will head to Ann Arbor to take on the No. 15 Michigan Wolverines for what will be the 121st rendition of the Big Game.

After Michigan took a 6-0 lead in the first quarter, Ohio State went on to outscore the Wolverines 27-3 the rest of the game. Heisman hopeful and redshirt freshman quarterback Julian Sayin overcame an early interception to complete 19 of 26 passes for 233 yards and three touchdowns, while connecting with six different players.

The USC Trojans' 2026 recruiting class is elite as the early signing period approaches. Four-star wide receiver recruit Kayden Dixon-Wyatt is committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes, but the Trojans are still recruiting him.