Buckeyes finally land a 2027 running back as team prepares for Northwestern
It was a long and bumpy road, but the Buckeyes finally landed a running back in the 2027 recruiting class. Get those details and more in our news roundup.
COLUMBUS, OHIO - November 12, 2026 - The Ohio State Buckeyes have successfully secured their commitment from a highly-rated running back for the 2027 class. Four-star prospect Daylon Gordon has flipped his allegiance from Texas State University to Ohio State University. The 6'0", 195-pound athlete had been a committed Ohio State fan since June.
His recruitment was announced via a tweet from Hayes Fawcett, tagged #AGTG. A commitment of this caliber provides Ohio State with a powerful running threat for their upcoming games, including their highly anticipated matchup against Northwestern.
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