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James Laurinaitis Sees the Next Wave Coming in Ohio State’s Linebacker Room

Ohio State Buckeyes linebackers coach James Laurinaitis applauds from the sideline during the NCAA football game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Ohio State won 31-7. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

January 23, 2026

“Being a Buckeye is the best decision I ever made.” James Laurinaitis knows exactly what the linebacker room at Ohio State is supposed to look like because he’s lived it. I spoke with the former three-time All-American linebacker for Ohio State, who joined the staff as a graduate assistant in 2023 and was quickly promoted to linebacker coach the following year. Like many Buckeyes today, due to national recruiting, Laurinaitis…

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Transfer Portal News: Ohio State Portal Pickup Grades By Position

Kyle Parker 12 reaches for a pass as Bruins defender Croix Stewart 22 as the LSU Tigers take on UCLA at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. | SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

January 19, 2026

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Ohio State closed the transfer portal window strongly by additions led by Kyle Parker, Qua Russaw, James Smith, and Connor Hawkins. Ohio State football entered the transfer portal period with clear needs after losing key players, and the Buckeyes did exactly what top programs are supposed to do. They identified roster holes, added experienced talent, and reloaded quickly. This cycle also showed a clear shift in strategy, as Ohio State…

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Breaking Down Ohio State’s Transfer Plan: Total Spots and Position Priorities

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December 20, 2025

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Ohio State football’s transfer portal strategy: what positions do the Buckeyes need, and how many players will the school take? Ohio State’s roster is loaded with talent, but the transfer portal has become too important to ignore as the Buckeyes look to solidify a championship push. With scholarship numbers in flux and a few glaring depth concerns, the staff is expected to be selective yet intentional about how many players…

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BOOM! Five-Star WR Chris Henry Jr locks in Commitment with Ohio State

December 5, 2025

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Ryan Day pulls off one of the biggest recruiting wins in Ohio State Football History with the signing of Five-Star Wide Receiver Chris Henry Jr After a wild 72 hours, Ryan Day and the Buckeye staff were able to secure the commitment of Five-Star and 10th ranked player in the country Chris Henry Jr. Henry had a huge decision to make when it was announced that Buckeyes Offensive Coordinator Brian…

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Ohio State Recruiting: Five-Star Target David Gabriel Georges Breaks Down Buckeyes After Horseshoe Visit

David Gabriel Georges at Baylor High School Credit: Shayne Pickering

September 5, 2025

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The Silver Bulletin’s TJ Warner got to catch up with David Gabriel Georges after his visit to Ohio State for the big-time matchup against Texas. David Gabriel Georges is a five-star running back drawing attention from nearly every school in the country. He plays at Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and I’m hoping to be at his highly anticipated rivalry game against McCallie to see him live. Ohio State running…

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Ohio State Football Recruiting: 2027 Talented QB Derrick Baker Talks Ohio State Offer

January 9, 2025

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Despite the Buckeyes preparing for a big-time playoff matchup against Texas, their recruiting efforts are still in full effect. The Buckeyes went on an offer spree and offered a ton of prospects in the state of Florida. One of those was to 2027 QB Derrick Baker from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Florida. Baker has started to build an impressive offer list. He spoke to The Silver Bulletin about his…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 7/12: 2024 Big 12 and SEC Preview

July 12, 2024

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Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! On this episode we start our 7th podcast season! We dedicate this episode to previewing the new Big 12 and SEC conferences. We predict conference winners and potential playoff teams. We also talk about the top players in each conference. Can the Big 12 get multiple teams in the College Football…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 6/28: Mailbag Show!

June 28, 2024

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Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! This show we throw it to our listeners and let them ask the questions! Who will have more tackles CJ Hicks or Sonny Styles? Who will have more rushing yards TreVeyon Henderson or Quinshon Judkins? Who is the worst quarterback in Ohio State history? And many more! Finally, we wrap up…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 12/19: Transfer Portal Problems in Columbus?

December 19, 2023

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Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Kyle McCord is officially no longer a Buckeye. The boys discuss his transfer to Syracuse. We also talk about some recruiting news regarding an Ohio State running back commit flipping to Miami. After we dive into both the men’s and women’s basketball teams. Finally, Dan makes a plea for another NFL…

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BOOM! Four-Star CB Aaron Scott Commits to Ohio State

July 30, 2023

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The Buckeyes have landed a huge priority of the 2024 Class. In-state four-star CB Aaron Scott Jr has committed to Ohio State. The Buckeyes keep another elite talent home. BREAKING: Elite 2024 CB Aaron Scott Jr. has Committed to Ohio State! The 6’1 180 CB from Springfield, OH chose the Buckeyes over Michigan and Oregon “Mama, BIA IS BACK!”https://t.co/sBjJoUBMwo pic.twitter.com/ZnkJcgazOU — Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 30, 2023 Scott picked the…

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