**Ohio State morning buzz: recruits, rankings, and NIL dominance** - **Ohio State** — Analyst says Sayin + Jeremiah Smith still aren't enough to crown the Buckeyes' offense tops in the country - **Ohio State** — Archie Griffin left off SI's CFB all-time top 50, sparking immediate backlash from Buckeye Nation - **Ohio State** — Program in strong position to land a key elite recruit after promising recent comments - **Ohio State** — Recruiting hit: priority 2028 target picks Alabama over the Buckeyes - **Ohio State** — McElroy flags the Buckeyes as a playoff contender that could be tripped up by their own schedule - **Ohio State** — Jeremiah Smith's NIL ranking confirms OSU is outpacing every program in the country at the position **Watch:** Whether the recruiting momentum holds after losing that 2028 target to Bama. The lineup's set. Drop in.