It hasn’t been a banner month for Ohio State.
The Buckeyes earned a spot in the College Football Playoff, but that was preceded by the most devastating loss of the Ryan Day era, a second straight defeat to Michigan on Nov. 26. Since then, Ohio State signed a top-10 nationally-ranked recruiting class, but much of the focus on National Signing Day centered around what the Buckeyes didn’t achieve in the 2023 cycle.
Between missing on top five-star targets, multiple decommitments and speculation surrounding perceived NIL shortcomings, the Buckeyes have seen better days when it comes to good favor with the fan base.