June 16, 2026

Ohio State makes a big impression on recruits following Penn State gameday visits


COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State hosted more than 50 targets during Saturday’s 33-24 win against Penn State. Among the top five-star and four-star recruits in attendance were Hero Kanu, Zion Branch, Omari Abor, Xavier Nwanpka, Caden Curry, Sonny Styles and Keith Sampson Jr. The latest wave of social media posts indicates that the Buckeyes are trending upwards with their targets after a successful weekend. Abor, a 2022 defensive end target, earned a crystal ball prediction to Ohio State from 247Sports’ Steve Wiltfong on Saturday morning. The five-star has reposted multiple Ohio State edits following the visit and has exchanged tweets with 2022 commits C.J. Hicks and Kenyatta Jackson Jr. who are teasing a ‘new defense trio’ as a part of their recruiting pitch. Oklahoma was considered a strong favorite heading into the summer until they were left off his top 5 of Alabama, LSU, Ohio State, Texas, and Texas A&M.…

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