
The Buckeyes have found their quarterback in the 2026 class.
Starting the holiday weekend off with some early fireworks, Thursday brought Ohio State their 2026 quarterback when California native Luke Fahey gave the Buckeyes the nod. The No. 357 player nationally and 25th best signal caller per the 247Sports Composite, Fahey chose Ohio State over the likes of Indiana, Oklahoma State, and Stanford.
Filling a major hole for Ohio State’s current class, the Buckeyes long waited for the quarterback of this cycle to commit. While Fahey wasn’t necessarily atop the list to begin the cycle, the coaching staff firmly believes they found a player better than his ranking, but also a great fit scheme wise with his accuracy and ability to move in and out of the pocket.
Former teammates with current Ohio State receiver Phillip Bell, Ryan Day has seen plenty of what Fahey brings to the table, and clearly feels good enough about where his game can go if he continues to develop. Doing so under this offensive staff, you have to like the upside under Day’s watchful eye and help.
A recruitment that didn’t take long after Ohio State offered, Fahey made it clear that the Buckeyes would be hard to say no to, and yesterday he put his money where his mouth is by saying yes.
Ohio State wants to take a player at quarterback in every recruiting class considering how crucial the depth is each year. While some may look at the ranking and compare it to the usual five-star caliber players the Buckeyes tend to bring in under center, Ohio State is confident in Fahey, and they now have their guy.
Slotting in between current freshman Tavien St. Clair and 2027 commit Brady Edmunds, this is a great addition and a solid fit.
BREAKING: Four-Star QB Luke Fahey has Committed to Ohio State, he tells me for @rivals
The 6’1 200 QB from Mission Viejo, CA chose the Buckeyes over Indiana & Stanford
“All Glory to God Happy birthday momma Go Bucks!!”https://t.co/AwfFmRRXHb pic.twitter.com/p6hJuWf8lN
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 3, 2025
2026 EDGE target sets commitment date
If there’s a position that been talked about more than any other surrounding Ohio State recruiting lately, it’s edge rusher. Just one commitment in the fold thus far, the Buckeyes are in desperate need to add numbers at the spot, and that’s been a theme the last couple of cycles.
Ohio State been able to land their top edge rusher targets as of late, and that has many fans questioning not only the strategy, but the personnel going after these highly coveted players.
Narrowing it down to NIL and Ohio State’s viewpoints on the matter, the Buckeyes are losing out on their top targets many times due to what they are offering money wise. A safe approach, sure it could benefit them down the road, but in the current landscape it’s costing them the players they want the most and something needs to change.
Top guys coming off the board quickly, Ohio State is running out of real options here. On Thursday, Texas native KJ Ford set his commitment date for July 11. Down to Florida, Texas A&M, and Ohio State, the Buckeyes really need to win this recruitment, and they know what it’s going to take. If the program changes their tune with the NIL stance, then the Buckeyes have every bit of a shot here. If not, it’s going to be hard to win out.
The No. 116 player nationally and 15th best at his position per the 247Sports Composite, you can’t overstate how important this win would be. Time is the only measure that will tell if the Buckeyes go all in, but with little to no options left, it may be time to increase the offer.
NEWS: Four-Star EDGE KJ Ford is down to Florida, Texas A&M, & Ohio State, he tells me for @rivals
The 6’4 245 EDGE from Duncanville, TX will announce his Commitment on July 11th
Where Should He Go? ⬇️https://t.co/vI9jwNqacU pic.twitter.com/s6FwRRmUv1
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 3, 2025
Quick Hits
- An unexpected contender this late in his recruitment, last night five-star offensive tackle prospect and long-time Ohio State target Felix Ojo was predicted to land at Texas Tech, per Steve Wiltfong of On3.
Announcing his commitment later today, Ojo took to his social media to share four schools he would be deciding from, but Texas Tech is clearly making a last minute effort to sway him away from the original four schools, which included Florida, Michigan, Ohio State, and Texas.
The No. 7 player nationally and the second-best offensive tackle in the 2026 class per the 247Sports Composite, Ojo landing at Texas Tech would have to be an NIL deal situation, but either way, it would be a surprise if the Buckeyes were the ones called in the end.
NEW: Rivals’ @samspiegs and @SWiltfong_ have logged expert predictions for Texas Tech to land 5-star OT Felix Ojo
Read: https://t.co/5X3J4NUwFm pic.twitter.com/2GFzuXKlqF
— Rivals (@Rivals) July 3, 2025
- The top running back in the 2026 class, Virginia native Savion Hiter took to his social media on Thursday to share that a decision was coming closer to being made. Set to decide between a final four schools, Ohio State is in the mix with Georgia, Michigan, and Tennessee rounding out the rest.
Looking to set a date in the near future, the Buckeyes have long been in the running, but right now it seems like Michigan and Tennessee are out in front. Rumors of what he could cost in the NIL landscape, it’s not likely Ohio State gets into a bidding war if that’s what it comes down to.
Commitment date coming soon ⏳#GoBucks #GoDawgs #GoBlue 〽️#GBO pic.twitter.com/6Z4egQUO5j
— Savion “Cinco” Hiter (High-ter) (@5starsavi) July 3, 2025