Ohio State is coming off of winning the national championship for the second time in the last decade. The Buckeyes always have one of the best rosters in the game. Ohio State loses top players to the NFL every year, but they reload.
This offseason, Ohio State will lose four offensive linemen who started the season to the NFL in tackles: Josh Simmons, Josh Fryar, guard Donovan Jackson, and center Seth McLaughlin.
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Nov 25, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes fans cheer prior to the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium.
The Buckeyes also lost offensive line coach Justin Frye, who also left to take the same role with the Arizona Cardinals. Ohio State needs to add to the offensive line through the next few classes, and on Monday, they added one of the best in the class of 2026.
According to On3.com, Hayes Fawcett, “Four-Star IOL Max Riley has Committed to Ohio State”.
Riley is from Avon Lake, Ohio, and chose the Buckeyes over Clemson.
Buckeye fans were so hyped to land Riley that they used social media to express their excitement.
Ohio State Fans Reactions
Ohio State Buckeyes fans cheer during the second half of the College Football Playoff first round game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Dec. 22, 2024. Ohio State won 42-17. © Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Ohio State Buckeyes fans cheer during the second half of the College Football Playoff first round game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Dec. 22, 2024. Ohio State won 42-17. © Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
“This is awesome,” one fan wrote.
“Smart decision,” said another.
“Big pickup, welcome home,” a fan said.
All the fans in the college football world weren’t excited because a Clemson fan wanted him.
“Really wanted him in Clemson,” said a fan.
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Ohio State Buckeyes fans celebrate after cornerback Jordan Hancock (7) comes up with an interception of Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Dylan Raiola (15) during the fourth quarter of their game at Ohio Stadium on Oct 26, 2024, in Columbus.
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