Ohio State’s primetime blowout of UCLA drew over six million viewers nationally, and recruiting sites immediately noted a spike in Crystal Ball picks favoring the Buckeyes.
Several West Coast prospects, including 2026 quarterback Braylon Stanford and EDGE Khari Boyd, scheduled late-November visits. Analysts say the uptick is tied to Ryan Day’s staff showcasing explosive offense and depth despite nagging injuries.
“Winning in November is the best sales pitch,” recruiting director Mark Pantoni said. “Recruits saw the Shoe rocking and picture themselves in the scarlet.”