These 6 Ohio players landed on USA TODAY's college football top 100

Six Ohio players have made USA TODAY's top 100 college football players for the 2026 season, with five of them representing Ohio State. Jeremiah Smith, a wide receiver for Ohio State, leads the rankings as the No. 1 player overall, described as one of the best in college football. Kenyatta Jackson Jr., a defensive end for Ohio State, is ranked 97th and is expected to take on a larger leadership role on the defensive line.

Terry Moore, a transfer from Duke and a free safety for Ohio State, is ranked 74th and had a strong spring after recovering from a torn ACL. Bo Jackson, a running back for Ohio State, is ranked 58th and is crucial to the offense due to questions about depth in the position. Julian Sayin, the starting quarterback for Ohio State, is ranked 1st among quarterbacks and is projected to take another step forward in 2026.

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