And the Buckeyes have their own five-star quarterback who grew up dreaming of playing for his home state school. Tavien St. Clair is the No. 1 prospect in the Rivals250 after his meteoric rise this summer. He’s been committed to the Buckeyes since June and is eager to arrive in Columbus in January to start his career.

NEW: Ohio State opens as a 23.5-point favorite at home vs. Michigan next Saturday, per @FDSportsbook👀 Given Michigan's struggles on both sides of the ball, it wouldn't be all that surprising to see the Buckeyes cover the massive spread on Nov. 30.

The Ohio State vs. Michigan rivalry is now set to play out on the recruiting trail. The Buckeyes have had five-star quarterback Tavien St. Clair in the fold for more than a year, as the 2025 signal-caller is the No.