Ohio State’s 2025 class took a hit on Monday when it received some unfortunate news.
Four-star defensive end Zahir Mathis decommitted from the Buckeyes, citing a “life decision” while saying he still considers OSU a top school for him. Regardless, at this point, it’s probably safe to count him out of the current cycle, which dropped to 25 commits in total. Big Ten rival Penn State could be the favorite for the Pennsylvania standout, who will likely announce his new decision on Dec. 4.
Despite Mathis’ decommitment, the Buckeyes hold a narrow edge over Georgia for the No.