Why DGG Chose Tennessee Over Ohio State + Buckeyes Recruiting, NIL & QB Development Breakdown

Bryant Browning and Chimdi Chekwa break down the biggest Ohio State football storylines heading into the 2026 season, including recruiting battles, NIL, roster construction, player development, and the future of the Buckeyes’ quarterback room. The guys discuss why DGG chose Tennessee over Ohio State and what factors influence elite recruits when deciding where they will continue their college careers. They also examine how NIL, the transfer portal, and roster competition are changing the way championship-caliber teams are built in college football. Later, Bryant and Chimdi discuss Ohio State’s quarterback recruiting strategy, including Brady Edmunds’ commitment to the Buckeyes, future quarterback prospects, and how Ohio State continues to develop talent at the most important position on the field. With fall camp approaching, this episode provides insight into Ohio State’s recruiting philosophy, team culture, and roster-building approach as the Buckeyes prepare for the 2026 season. Topics Covered: -DGG commits to Tennessee over Ohio State -What elite recruits value when choosing a program -NIL, transfer portal, and roster competition -Experience and age as keys to championship teams -Brady Edmunds commits to Ohio State -Ohio State quarterback development and future QB prospects Chapters 00:00 Fall Camp Countdown 00:51 Tennessee Wins DGG 05:55 What Recruits Value Most 10:09 NIL, Roster Pressure & Competition 15:39 Experience, Age & Building Championship Teams 19:10 Brady Edmunds Commits to Ohio State 24:44 Future QB Prospects & Ohio State’s Development Path 28:07 Quarterback Development & Closing Thoughts Keywords Ohio State football, Buckeyes, recruiting, NIL, player development, college football, quarterback, QB development, team strategy, transfer portal, Ohio State recruiting, Big Ten football, Bleav in Buckeyes, Ohio State 2026 season, DGG, FanDuel, Bleav Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.