Ohio State is on the eve of a huge recruiting weekend and got things kicked off the right way with the commitment of class of 2025 defensive end London Merritt. While a commitment to Ohio State was a surprise to many, the timing of this news may be and now the Buckeyes will have a motivated recruiter in Merritt with so much top talent on campus for the weekend.What is Ohio State getting both on and off the field in Merritt? We talk about that and more on the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast. Join Marc Givler and Kevin Noon as they break it all down for you.

Buckeyes land a true impact player with London Merritt

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Ohio State has long had a presence in Georgia on the recruiting trail but now it's also finding itself in some big battles in the state of Alabama. We have the latest on the big recruiting swings that the Buckeyes are taking in the Deep South in this episode of the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast.

Ohio State Taking Big Swings in Alabama and Georgia

2026 Greensboro (NC) Grimsley QB Faizon Brandon is rated by some as the No. 1 junior prospect in the nation. We caught up with Brandon on our Southern Swing to gauge his interest in Ohio State and when he might make it up to Columbus for a visit.

Catching Up With the Nation's Top Class of 2026 Prospect QB Faizon Brandon

We caught up with the nation's number one prospect, Charlotte (NC) Providence Day offensive tackle David Sanders Jr., as part of our Southern Swing recruiting tour. Have the Buckeyes gained momentum in this recruitment? Why did he quietly make another return visit this past weekend?We dive into all of those topics, and more, in this episode of the Skull Session Recruiting Podcast.

One-on-One with Nation's No. 1 prospect David Sanders Jr.

Our Southern Swing recruiting tour took us to the Charlotte, North Carolina area where we checked on super 2026 linebacker Thomas Davis Jr. Davis is the son of former UGA and Carolina Panthers great Thomas Davis Sr. and has racked up a ton of national interest. We went one-on-one with him to discuss what he likes about Ohio State, his recent visit, and more.

One-on-one with Thomas Davis Jr.

Top 100 offensive lineman Da'Ron Parks kicked off our Southern Swing recruiting tour this past week. Check out our 1-on-1 interview with the priority Ohio State recruiting target.

Buckeyes land a true impact player with London Merritt

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