The college football world ain’t ready for this one. Ohio State just pulled off a championship win that had not only Notre Dame but even Georgia speechless. Kirby Smart’s worst-nightmare? It’s happening right now. Buckeyes’ head coach Ryan Day isn’t just celebrating—he’s out here plotting, FaceTiming the nation’s top recruits right from Atlanta. The tea: Ohio State is literally trying to hijack Georgia’s two 5-star prized recruit targets with their new natty card.

When the Buckeyes clinched their 9th national title with a 34-23 win over Notre Dame, the vibe in Ohio was diabolical. Ya’ll know how crazy the state of Ohio is when it comes to sports and whatnot. Ryan Day and his crew turned Mercedes-Benz Stadium into a recruitment stage. And boy, they did make it count.

Steve Wiltfong dropped the tea on On3 Recruit: “Jared Curtis, On3’s number one-ranked quarterback, was one of the prospects that got a FaceTime call from several staffers at Ohio State. The Buckeyes are trying to make up ground there for Jared Curtis.”

Jared Curtis, a Tennessee kid with a golden arm and wheels to match, was supposed to be Kirby’s next crown jewel. The 6’4”, 225-pound stud led Nashville Christian to a state title last season with ridiculous stats: 2,830 passing yards, 40 TDs, 637 rushing yards, and another 18 scores on the ground. Curtis committed to Georgia in March, then de-committed in October. Looks like he’s keeping his options open—and Ryan Day is knocking loudly.

And let’s not even talk about Georgia’s QB struggles. With Carson Beck packing his bags for Miami and Gunnar Stockton still finding his groove, Kirby’s got some serious depth problems. The Bulldogs’ QB depth chart looks crazy thin. Meanwhile, Ohio State’s quarterback factory?

It’s straight assembly-line magic. From Justin Fields and C.J. Stroud to Will Howard and possibly Jared Curtis in 2026, they just don’t miss. It ain’t just Curtis ditching Smart; there’s another 5-star kid from their own backyard who’s giving the Bulldogs a tough time.

Kirby Smart’s another potential fumble

Tyler Atkinson, the No.1 linebacker in the country, is also in Ryan Day’s crosshairs. This kid is a monster. At 6’3” and 220-ish pounds, he’s the heart and soul of Grayson High’s defense. The guy led them to a 14-1 season, a state championship win against the Carrollton Trojans, and piled up numbers that would make Madden players jealous—166 tackles, 32 TFLs, and 13 sacks. In fact, Georgia pulled out all the stops for Junior Day this weekend, including a helicopter landing at the 5-star linebacker’s school. But…

Wiltfong spilled more tea: “Tyler Atkinson hits me back—the number one linebacker in the country. The win showed resilience; he’s talking about Ohio State. I can relate after coming off my own State Championship win at Grayson and being overlooked and counted out by many. And he talked about how Ohio State believed in themselves—never going to be outworked mindset—and gave Ohio State praise.” Looks like they have something in common.

Ohio State and Grayson Rams were both overlooked after their regular season upset. Both bounced and won the title. Look, the Buckeyes didn’t just win a title; they sold a vision. Kirby might’ve had the upper hand before, but now? It’s looking shaky.

Ohio State’s recruiting game is next-level, and that FaceTime stunt? Genius. They’re not just building a roster; they’re straight building a dynasty at Columbus. With Curtis and Atkinson possibly joining the mix, Ryan Day’s squad could be a problem for years.

Kirby Smart’s got his work cut out for him. Losing these two to Ohio State would sting worse than a missed field goal in overtime. If Day keeps this momentum, it’s gonna take more than a Georgia peach to sweeten Kirby’s recruiting pitch. Maybe Curtis and Atkinson will stay in the SEC. Or maybe, just maybe, Ryan Day is about to pull the ultimate heist.