Indiana football has narrowed talent gap with Ohio State in recruiting rankings. But not by much
Indiana football has upgraded its roster through recruiting, but a position-by-position comparison shows Ohio State still holds a sizable talent edge
Indiana football is closing the gap in recruiting rankings with Ohio State, though the gap remains significant. For the 2026 season, the Hoosiers will have four 4-stars and two top 100 recruits, compared to Ohio State's 14 4-stars and 11 top 100 recruits. Despite these gains, Indiana still trails Ohio State in overall roster quality.
Ohio State has lost only one starter ranking inside the top 1,000 overall recruits, while Indiana has lost six. The disparity is evident across various positions, with Ohio State having a higher rating for quarterbacks, skill positions, running backs, tight ends, offensive and defensive lines, linebackers, and secondary.
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