BUCKEYES' RECRUITING WOES: Is Ohio State's new NIL approach backfiring?

We dive into the surprising challenges facing OHIO STATE FOOTBALL's 2026 recruiting class. Despite still being a top-10 class, it's shaping up to be the worst since RYAN DAY took over. Are the BUCKEYES losing out on top recruits like SAVION HITER and BRAYLAN WOMACK due to their new in-house NIL strategy? We explore how athletic director ROSS BJORK's decision to bring NIL efforts under the BUCKEYE SPORTS GROUP umbrella might be limiting OHIO STATE's ability to compete for elite talent.

Our analysis covers the ripple effects across the BIG TEN, including NEBRASKA's scheduling dilemmas, ILLINOIS' aggressive recruiting push, and MICHIGAN's quarterback situation. We also break down the legal challenge from INDIANA safety LOUIS MOORE against the NCAA's eligibility rules and share exciting basketball news about TOM IZZO offering MATEEN CLEAVES JR. a scholarship at MICHIGAN STATE.

Join us for expert insights on these hot topics and get our bold predictions for BIG TEN futures bets you won't want to miss.

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