Cody Croy
Writer
Class of 2026 offensive lineman Landry Brede has flipped his commitment to Ohio State, per ON3 Insider Hayes Fawcett. Brede was formerly committed to North Carolina State. Brede is an Ohio native and attends Mentor High School. Brede is a top-100 offensive tackle in the class of 2026 and currently has a 3-star rating.
Ohio State offensive line coach Tyler Bowen’s ability to recruit has been evident in his short tenure, securing key commitments from Max Riley, Tucker Smith, Sam Greer, Aaron Thomas, and now Landry Brede. Bowen was hired earlier this year out of Virginia Tech after it was announced that former offensive line coach Justin Frye would be leaving to join the Arizona Cardinals in the same role.
Tyler Bowen has also played a key role in the Buckeyes’ on-field success to start the season. The Buckeyes’ offensive line as a unit has been among the best in the entire country under the direction of Bowen, allowing just two sacks in 6 games, which ties them for second place in the nation. If the Buckeyes keep it up, the unit will almost certainly be recognized with the Joe Moore Award, given to the country’s best offensive line unit across college football.
The Buckeyes continue to dominate the recruiting trail, this time with 2026 tight end Nick Lautar. The Lebanon, OH, native flipped his commitment from Louisville. Lautar becomes the 27th member of the Ohio State 2026 recruiting class. The Buckeyes place 7th nationally in the recruiting rankings. Lautar is the lone tight end in the class […]
Cody Croy
Writer
2026 4-star EDGE Dre Quinn has committed to Ohio State. Quinn was previously committed to Clemson. Quinn currently attends Buford High School, a powerhouse that has seen a long line of Division 1 athletes, including Ohio State defensive lineman Eddrick Houston. Quinn finished his junior season with 22 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and 1 forced fumble. […]
Jeremiah Smith wasn’t dominating defenders as usual; he was dominating the pregame buzz. Listed as questionable, his status sent shockwaves through the Buckeye faithful. Compounding the worries, his counterpart on the other side of the hash marks, Carnell Tate, was held out for a second week in a row. Turned out Smith played sparingly, and […]
