Ohio State’s recruiting efforts have not been slowed by the Big Ten’s decision to postpone fall sports, as Manassas (Va.) Unity Reed four-star defensive tackle Tyleik Williams announced his commitment to the Buckeyes on Thursday evening.
COMMITTED ! 🖤 @TheSeql @shotbybev @Hayesfawcett3 pic.twitter.com/AfVFXEH02m
— Tyleik “T5” Williamš 🪁 (@tyleikk) August 27, 2020
The 6-4, 317-pound Williams is considered the 10th-best defensive tackle and No. 160 Read More
According to a report from Bill Rabinowitz of The Columbus Dispatch, the Big Ten is exploring the use of several domed stadiums for a potential winter football season.
The Big Ten is discussing several domes — Indy, Minneapolis, Detroit and even St. Louis and Syracuse — as potential sites for a winter football season, The Dispatch has learned. https://t.co/j9oagZoD50
— Bill Rabinowitz (@brdispatch) August 26, 2020
Possible sites include Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis – where the conference holds its annual championship game – as well as Read More
The Philadelphia Catholic League announced on Monday it has decided to postpone fall sports amid the coronavirus pandemic, putting the senior seasons of Ohio State five-star quarterback commit Kyle McCord and four-star wide receiver pledge Marvin Harrison in jeopardy.
— Kyle McCord (@kylemccord16) August 24, 2020
“After much careful thought, consultation and prayer, a decision has Read More
Former Ohio State fullback Joel Payton passed away on Friday at the age of 61.
A native of Mentor, Ohio, Payton played two seasons for the Buckeyes (1977-78). He notably led the Big Ten in scoring as a freshman (80 points) and finished his career with 111 carries for 420 Read More
The NCAA Division I Board of Directors voted on Friday afternoon to give all student-athletes in fall sports an extra year of eligibility and an additional year to complete it – no matter how much they play this year – through a blanket wavier.
The board also adopted the DI Council-recommended protections for college athletes: https://t.co/2ECu90EmFO pic.twitter.com/wyrGp16EJq
— Inside the NCAA (@InsidetheNCAA) August 21, 2020
The board also determined schools Read More
In what is becoming a trend amid the coronavirus pandemic, Overland Park (Kan.) Blue Valley North four-star athlete Dasan McCullough committed to Ohio State on Tuesday afternoon without ever having stepped foot on campus.
Committed… pic.twitter.com/Md5kZuLLBC
— Dasan Mccullough ¹✊🏾 (@Dasan2022) August 18, 2020
The 6-5, 220-pound McCullough is considered the seventh-best athlete and No. 70 prospect overall in Read More
On Monday morning, just one day after he started an online petition calling for the Big Ten to immediately reinstate the 2020 football season, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields appeared on ESPN Radio’s Keyshawn, Will & Zubin to discuss his plea.
What is @justnfields’s message to Big 10 Commissioner Kevin Warren & OSU Athletic Director Gene Smith?#WeWantToPlay pic.twitter.com/wxrdAOIHEk
— ESPN Radio (@ESPNRadio) August 17, 2020
“My biggest message is to get them to Read More
Though multiple reports have indicated the Big Ten plans to cancel the 2020 football season in the coming days, a conference spokesperson said no decision has been made as of Monday afternoon.
“No vote has been held by our presidents and chancellors,” the spokesperson told multiple reporters, including The Athletic’s Read More
Clarkston, Mich., four-star offensive guard Rocco Spindler committed to Notre Dame on Saturday afternoon over finalists LSU, Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State.
On to the next chapter of my life!☘️
Edit: @Hayesfawcett3 pic.twitter.com/LKGXb9BVH4— Rocco Spindler (@RoccoSpindler92) August 8, 2020
The Buckeyes had their fair share of interest in the 6-5, 315-pound Spindler — who is considered the third-best offensive guard and No. 48 prospect overall Read More
Ohio State wide receiver C.J. Saunders had his request for a sixth year of eligibility denied by the NCAA, head coach Ryan Day announced during a teleconference on Tuesday afternoon.
He will be joining the coaching staff, though, in some sort of capacity.
— Wyatt Crosher (@wcrosher) August 4, 2020
A walk-on-turned-scholarship player from nearby Dublin (Ohio) Coffman, Saunders finishes his college career with 27 catches for 294 yards Read More
