Texas and Oklahoma appear destined to join the Southeastern Conference, possibly within weeks, which leads some Ohio State fans to wring their hands and others to wonder, “So what?” The worrywarts have legitimate reasons to fret. Begin with recruiting. The Buckeyes have done well to snatch elite talent out of Texas, including top-rated quarterback Quinn Ewers. Ohio State’s allure derives from a mix of coaching, led by Ryan Day (head coach/quarterbacks), Brian Hartline (wide receivers) and Larry Johnson (defensive line), and the Buckeyes reputation for producing first-round NFL draft picks — 16 since 2016 alone. Top it off with a record-four consecutive Big Ten titles and five appearances in the College Football Playoff and no wonder Ohio State attracts the best high school players in the nation. Why Texas, Oklahoma joining SEC is bad news for Ohio State, Big Ten But the recruiting trail gets rockier if Texas and Oklahoma…
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