SUPERIOR SYSTEM: Ohio State's Recruiting Blueprint RELOADS with Jett Harrison, Jameer Whyce & More

The Ohio State Buckeyes ignite the recruiting trail, securing elite talent across quarterback, wide receiver, and the trenches—are more top commitments imminent? Brian Smith spotlights the Buckeyes’ dominance in attracting blue-chip prospects like St. Joseph Prep’s Jett Harrison, Trotwood Madison’s Jameer Whyce, and IMG Academy’s Elijah Newman-Hall, while breaking down how their recruiting machine balances prep stars with key transfer portal additions. The anticipated commitment of top-10 2028 quarterback Christopher Vargas only adds fuel to the Buckeye fire. Key discussions include Ohio State’s streak of top-5 recruiting classes, the developmental success stories like Arvell Reese, and how Ryan Day has maintained the program’s national prominence. Brian Smith also forecasts upcoming scheduling challenges, analyzes battles for major 2028 prospects like Brysen Wright and Kellen Hall, and compares Ohio State’s recruiting engine to powerhouses like Alabama and Real Madrid. Will the Buckeyes’ recruiting approach keep them at the top of college football? Support us by supporting our sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25. The Game Don't miss this chance to celebrate 40 years of The Game with 40% off your entire order. Visit https://TheGameCaps.com and use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.