With the book officially closed on the 2026 football season and the Transfer portal also officially closed, the 2027 recruiting cycle is starting to heat up. As head coaches begin winter workouts, they are also focusing on building the 2027 recruiting class.
A couple of elite recruits have already made their commitments, but, of course, none of it matters until the ink has dried during the Early Signing Period, which isn't until December later this year. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has been working very hard on the 2027 recruiting class, not just getting commitments from elite recruits, but also working to flip a few others.