**Ohio State Morning Briefing** • **Ohio Stadium** – New turf installation underway, progress photos show renovations moving along • **Buckeyes** – Sarkisian drops candid comments on Texas's 2025 win over OSU, stirring offseason talk • **OSU Recruiting** – Lost out on 5-star David Gabriel Georges, but program claims needed clarity on 2026 class • **CFP Outlook** – Questions raised on whether Ohio State is truly a lock for the 2026 College Football Playoff • **Buckeyes** – Hit with unfortunate news amid a major college football announcement (details developing) • **Season Tickets** – 2026 ticket sales hit a recent high, fan demand surging despite offseason noise **Watch for:** How OSU responds in the recruiting trail after missing on Georges — next domino matters. The lineup's set. Drop in.