Ohio State faced a major roadblock as they got brutally crushed by their big-time rivals, the Michigan Wolverines, this past weekend. While the Wolverines were underdogs entering this game, Sherrone Moore‘s boys somehow found a way to beat their biggest rivals for the fourth straight time! All the talk about the $20 million roster? Remember the Kansas State transfer, Will Howard? Offensive weapons in Emeka Egbuka and Jeremiah Smith? Nothing helped Ryan Day, as his side allowed the Wolverines to play their flag in Ohio Stadium.

The energy they saved by playing horribly during the game was put to full use to stop the Michigan players from planting the flag. Well, truly embarrassing. The defeat also put Ryan Day’s position under the microscope. If he doesn’t win the Natty, it’s not a far-fetched scenario that he could be fired. However, before we go into the post-season games, Day has another chance to strengthen his position. Recruit better for next year.

According to the latest report from 247 Sports, more than 20 high school players are going to sign up for the Ohio State Buckeyes. You know it, right? The Buckeyes have the third-best recruiting class in the nation right now, behind Alabama and Georgia. Meanwhile, where are the Michigan Wolverines in the recruiting game? So, as of now, they are ranked sixth in recruiting to start national signing day. However, just two weeks ago, they were ranked 11th right before flipping a USC commit Bryce Underwood.

Moreover, the top talent who’s likely to land their commitment to Ryan Day is five-star quarterback Tavien St. Clair, who’s also ranked as the third-best overall recruit in his class. There are others, such as Devin Sanchez, Na’eem Offord, Carter Lowe, and Riley Pettijohn, among others, who are signed with the Buckeyes. Let’s learn about these players in detail.

Ryan Day’s elite 2025 class with 5-star and 4-star players

The main attraction for Ohio State’s 2025 class is 6-4, 225-pound Tavien St. Clair from Bellefontaine, Ohio. He’s one of the top recruits in Ohio. Some of his best qualities include a strong arm with a plus point to throw while running. on top of that, he has some great ability, as he can run at a high pace and agility. Not only that, the new guy has tried his hand at playing basketball as well at prep level. With that, just a year ago, he got a 2023 Division III first-team selection in his junior year.

Along with that, Ohio State’s 2025 class got a strong addition to its cornerback room with Devin Sanchez, who stands at 6-2 and 170 pounds and hails from North Shore, Houston, Texas. This dude is an overall fifth-ranked recruit in the nation, with the combination of great height and athleticism adding brownie points to his performance. these two five-stars are currently the latest addition to Ohio State’s 2025 class and hold so much value for their next season as well.

With that, there are four-star players who signed with the program: Anthony Rogers, a running back from Carver, Montgomery, Alabama; Carter Lowe, an offensive tackle standing at 6-5 and weighing around 290 pounds, hailing from Ohio State; and Faheem Delane, a safety from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School.