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A Turnaround on Defense This Fall Should Pay Big Dividends During Next Year's Recruiting Cycle

A year after Ohio State's offense erupted under the direction of now-head coach Ryan Day, many of the nation's top offensive recruits are planning to make Columbus, Ohio their home during their collegiate careers.

Earlier this week, Eleven Warriors' own Colin Hass-Hill summarized the wave of talented prospects lining up to play in Day's offense.

There's 5-star wide receiver Julian Fleming and high 4-stars Jack Miller (quarterback), Mookie Cooper, Gee Scott Jr., Jaxon Smith-Njigba (wide receivers) for the 2020 class. Up front, the Buckeyes have some cornerstone pieces in 5-star tackle Paris Johnson Jr.