It's been a while since Ohio State football beat Michigan. The Buckeyes won the national title in 2024, topping Tennessee, Oregon, Texas and Notre Dame en route to a championship. But for the fourth straight year,

Notre Dame currently has the #3 2026 recruiting class in the country, according to 247Sports. The Fighting Irish have landed commitments from one five-star, 18 four-stars and three three-stars. More commitments are going to come, and Marcus Freeman is going to sign another remarkable class.

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith delivered a freshman season for the ages. He immediately emerged as the Buckeyes' top offensive weapon and shattered both program and Big Ten receiving records for a true freshman while helping Ohio State to its first national championship in a decade.