Ohio State football has reached that dangerous part of the offseason where the wins don’t show up on the scoreboard yet, but they absolutely show up everywhere else. On the latest episode of The Buckeyes Blitz, Jeff “Tito” Thitoff dives into a loaded Ohio State news cycle that proves one thing pretty clearly: the Buckeyes are still recruiting like a national power with no interest in cooling off.

The headline starts with Jett Harrison, the five-star 2028 wide receiver and younger brother of Marvin Harrison Jr., committing to Ohio State. That name alone carries weight, but this isn’t just a legacy story. It’s another reminder that Columbus remains the premier destination for elite wide receiver talent. Even after Brian Hartline moved on, Cortez Hankton has kept the Buckeyes’ receiver pipeline humming. Ohio State has stacked five-star wideouts across multiple classes, and Harrison’s commitment keeps that reputation alive in a big way.

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Tito also breaks down another massive recruiting win on defense, with five-star defensive lineman Marcus Fecato picking Ohio State over heavyweights like Texas and Georgia. At 6-foot-7 and 275 pounds, Fecato brings the kind of size and versatility that can wreck a game from multiple spots up front. Pair him with another elite defensive line pledge in the 2027 class, and suddenly Larry Johnson’s group looks scary again.

Of course, not every recruiting battle is breaking Ohio State’s way. Five-star running back David Gabriel George remains a major storyline, with Tennessee reportedly making a serious NIL push. The Buckeyes have been careful and calculated with their NIL approach, but this recruitment could test how far they’re willing to go for a premier back.

Then there’s the on-field buzz. Jeremiah Smith being viewed as the best player in college football feels less like hype and more like common sense at this point. Meanwhile, Julian Sayin is getting legitimate QB1 attention entering the season. Tito makes the case that Sayin doesn’t always get enough credit because of the weapons around him, but his accuracy, production and command of the offense put him firmly in the national quarterback conversation.

The episode doesn’t stop with football, either. Ohio State women’s basketball gets a big boost with Sydney Mobley reclassifying, the men’s hoops program has Sweet 16 upside under Jake Diebler, and former Buckeye catcher Dillon Dingler earning MLB All-Star honors gives Ohio State baseball a major PR win.

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Bottom line: this Buckeyes Blitz episode is packed. Recruiting fireworks, NIL tension, quarterback hype, basketball optimism and a baseball breakthrough — Tito covers the whole scarlet-and-gray storm.

Catch the full episode of The Buckeyes Blitz with Jeff “Tito” Thitoff now on FanStreamSports.com.