Daily Archives: January 20, 2025

Ohio State legend Cris Carter calls Buckeyes freshman WR Jeremiah Smith ‘the best player in the country’

Ohio State legend Cris Carter’s program record of eight touchdown receptions by a freshman stood since 1984. In the time since, the Buckeyes have been a factory that consistently churns out All-Americans and first-round NFL Draft picks at the wide receiver position, including the likes of Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave and Marvin Harrison Jr.  But no one could break Carter’s …

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Area high school grads revel in CFP National Championship Game experience

Jan. 20—ATLANTA — One could barely turn around at the media day for College Football Playoff National Championship Game without running into a player from southwest Ohio. “One hundred percent I could definitely see myself playing here some day,” said C.J. Hicks, a junior reserve linebacker for Ohio State. “Going to Alter, playing for Coach (Ed) Domsitz, competing at the …

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Recruiting Rumor Mill: Coaches on the road, junior days heating up

Adam Friedman/Rivals.com With coaches back on the road and junior days picking up, there is a ton of recruiting news and rumors so there’s no better time than now for a Recruiting Rumor Mill. MORE RUMORS: Latest recruiting buzz from Battle Miami CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team …

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Rumor Mill: Prospects share latest chatter at Battle Miami

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – As the local program Defcon took home the national Battle 7v7 tournament title Sunday, there were more revealing recruiting stories to get to in between games. Rivals has more of the latest buzz around some of the nation’s best. MORE: Saturday recruiting buzz from Battle Miami CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | …

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