Overview
- Four-star 2027 safety Eli Johnson committed about an hour before kickoff of the UCLA game, ranking No. 114 overall and No. 10 at safety in the 247Sports Composite.
- Four-star 2026 edge rusher Dre Quinn, a former Clemson commit, pledged the next morning after his official visit; he is No. 391 overall and the No. 36 edge per 247Sports.
- Ohio State flipped in-state tight end Nick Lautar from Louisville on Sunday, giving the Buckeyes their 27th commitment in the 2026 class and filling their tight end spot.
- The 2026 defensive front is largely set with edges Khary Wilder and Quinn joining interior linemen Damari Simeon, Emanuel Ruffin, Cameron Brickle and Jamir Perez.
- Coaches credit early evaluations and game-week hosting for the momentum as the Dec. 3 early signing period approaches, with the 2027 group growing quickly alongside 2026.