Buckeyes have historic portal day, vault to No. 2 in combined class rankings

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For your Earholes…​

Land-Grant Podcast Network rolls out exciting new lineup of shows
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land


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Every day I’m portaling…​

LIVE UPDATES: Ohio State transfer portal tracker
Gene Ross, Land-Grant Holy Land

OSU to add duo from Alabama out of transfer portal
Joey Kaufman, The Columbus Dispatch

BREAKING: Alabama transfer DL James Smith and EDGE Qua Russaw have Committed to Ohio State, they tell @On3sports

Both were ranked as five-star recruits coming out of high school and are among the top players in the portal https://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7qpic.twitter.com/643ol8vgYd

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 12, 2026

Former Alabama Defensive Tackle James Smith, the No. 1 Defensive Tackle in the Transfer Portal, Commits to Ohio State
Andy Anders, Eleven Warriors

BREAKING: Ohio State lands Alabama transfer edge Qua Russaw
Garrick Hodge, Bucknuts

Three thoughts: What Alabama transfers James Smith, Qua Russaw add to Ohio State’s defense
Mick Walker, Lettermen Row

Ohio State adds Duke safety Terry Moore, an All-ACC talent, to reworked secondary
Bill Landis, Bill and Doug on Ohio State Football

Three Thoughts: What Ohio State landing Terry Moore means at safety
Mick Walker, Lettermen Row

BREAKING: Ohio State lands transfer TE Hunter Welcing
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts

Three Thoughts: What addition of tight end Hunter Welcing means for Ohio State
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

Former four-star prospect who’s brother just signed with Ohio State:

LSU freshman safety Jacob Bradford has entered the transfer portal, @chris_hummer and I have learned.

Was a Class of 2025 top-175 overall recruit. pic.twitter.com/TL7ZnuWkTz

— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) January 12, 2026

It’s too early for Ohio State portal panic
Michael Citro, Land-Grant Holy Land

Ohio State adds quality QB depth with Maryland transfer Justyn Martin
Garrick Hodge, Bucknuts

Ohio State has lost 29 players to the transfer portal. Is it time to panic?
Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic

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On the gridiron​

Ohio State’a massive Monday vaults them to No. 2 in the recruiting and transfer combined rankings:

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Beyond the Box Score: The two teams that set the blueprint to beat Ohio State are now playing for a national championship
Alex Frank, Land-Grant Holy Land

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On the hardwood​

Jaloni Cambridge, Kylee Kitts sweep Big Ten Player of the Week awards
Thomas Costello, Land-Grant Holy Land

NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

34.5 PTS | 7.5 REB | 7 AST | 2 DUBS

Read » https://t.co/ukfIT2VTYvpic.twitter.com/5tJVXJY9w7

— Ohio State Women’s Basketball (@OhioStateWBB) January 12, 2026

Ohio State women’s basketball moves up to No. 14 in AP Poll
Thomas Costello, Land-Grant Holy Land

At Washington, little things again add up to Ohio State loss: Takeaways
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch

Three lessons from No. 19 Ohio State women’s win over No. 8 Maryland
Thomas Costello, Land-Grant Holy Land

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Outside the Shoe and the Schott​

Women’s Ice Hockey: Buckeyes Named to Sweden’s Olympic Team
Ohio State Athletics

Columbus #MilanoCortina2026

Mira Jungåker, Jenna Raunio and Hilda Svensson are headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics with Team Sweden! #GoBuckspic.twitter.com/HKS7AzUcXp

— Ohio State Women's Hockey (@OhioStateWHKY) January 12, 2026

Women’s Ice Hockey: Dunne Tabbed WCHA Defender of the Week
Ohio State Athletics

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And now for something completely different​

Buckeye on Buckeye crime:

Ohio State LB forces the fumble on an Ohio State QB

HOUvsPIT on ESPN/ABC
Stream on @NFLPlus and ESPN App pic.twitter.com/wfodOKrSNm

— NFL (@NFL) January 13, 2026

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