Lane Kiffin and Co. remain contenders for the talented Pennsylvania native, Ohio State surging as commitment date nears.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba will ring the victory bell at Ohio Stadium on Saturday prior to Ohio State’s annual spring game. The Texas native played collegiate football for the Buckeyes from 2020-22,

The Ohio State Buckeyes landed a key interior piece upfront that holds major weight toward potential NFL dreams.

Ohio State will have 2027 quarterback Brady Edmunds, 2027 safety Eli Johnson and 2028 running back Elijah Newman-Hall on campus. Notably, getting Edmunds back on campus feels like a big deal as he, as the quarterback, is the de facto leader of the class. Without a 2028 quarterback in the mix yet, that role can be placed on Edmunds.

In 2026, Ohio State and Michigan have very challenging schedules, tackling USC, Texas, and Oregon in a tough mix of road and home games for both programs.

Four-star EDGE and USC Trojans recruiting target Mekai Brown made his commitment on Friday.

Football returns to Ohio Stadium Saturday as Team Scarlet faces Team Gray in Ohio State’s annual spring game, offering the first live glimpse of the Buckeyes ahead of the 2026 season. While the spring game won’t fully satisfy fans craving meaningful football,