Cody Croy
Writer
2026 4-Star linebacker Braxton Rembert has flipped his commitment from Wake Forest to Ohio State. Rembert is the 28th recruit to choose the Buckeyes and the 10th commitment in November. He is the third linebacker in the class, joining CJ Sanna and Cincere Johnson. The Georgia Native had been committed to the Demon Deacons since June.
A standout on the Mill Creek defense, Rembert converted 56 tackles, 11 TFLs, 9 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and 1 interception in 2025. Rembert is a multi-sport athlete, competing in both basketball and track and field. With one season in his high school career remaining, Rembert will have another year of growth and improvement before he comes to Columbus.
Linebackers’ coach James Laurinaitis was first hired by the Buckeyes in 2023 as a graduate assistant after spending time with Notre Dame. A former Ohio State All-American linebacker, Laurinaitis was promoted to linebackers coach in 2024. Since then, he has completely transformed the position group into what it is today. Led by Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles, the silver bullets have played a key role in the success of the defense this season. With upcoming talent in Riley Pettijohn and Tarvos Alford, the Buckeyes should continue to see tremendous growth and improvement under the direction and leadership of Coach Laurinaitis.
Ryan Day and his staff continue to impress recruits on the trail. After a disappointing start, the 2026 class is shaping up for another top 5 finish. The Buckeyes currently place 6th in the rankings and show no signs of letting their foot off the gas. Flip season is in full swing, and the Buckeyes have been in rumors for some of the top-ranked commits in the country. As the regular season comes to an end, the Buckeyes will have to use the postseason as the ultimate sales pitch for recruits moving forward.
Cody Croy
Writer
Defensive Coordinator Matt Patricia and the Buckeyes have agreed to a new contract that will keep him in Columbus, ending speculation that he could return to the NFL. Patricia, who has been in Columbus for one year, set historic numbers in his first season as defensive coordinator. Matt Patricia and the Buckeyes ultimately fell short […]
Stephen Leonard
Writer
Desperation is a stinky cologne, but the Buckeyes are desperate for wins following the loss to Michigan State. Ohio State relied on every ounce of manpower against #15 Michigan State. They have been down a starter in John Mobley Jr for weeks, but without Devin Royal, the game felt like a prayer. Amare Bynum was […]
Stephen Leonard
Writer
The Buckeyes had not lost back-to-back games yet this year coming into tonight. Ohio State started the night in Joe Lunardi’s bracketology as one of the first four out of the 64-team tournament. With Selection Sunday looming and no ranked wins to show for it, the Buckeyes face a must-win scenario. The Buckeyes came out […]
