Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith drama, and a recruit battle heating up — your Buckeyes morning brief. • **Ohio State** — ESPN tabs Julian Sayin as a breakout candidate to watch this season • **Ohio State** — Captains met with media; leadership setting the tone heading into fall camp • **Ohio State** — California recruit recruitment being challenged by a surprise Big Ten program • **Ohio State** — Jeremiah Smith sends strong message of confidence in Arthur Smith's offense • **Ohio State** — Included in 2026 CFP projections alongside Indiana and Notre Dame per NBC Sports • **Ohio State/OHSAA** — Jamier Brown suspended, NIL bylaw violations reportedly the cause **What to watch:** Which Big Ten school is making a serious push for that California recruit — and whether OSU can hold the lead. The lineup's set. Drop in.