COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Ohio State football program is expected to sign five offensive linemen during the early signing period for the 2026 recruiting class, which lasts from Dec. 3-5. Learn more about these members of the Buckeyes’ recruiting class with this profile.

Ohio State (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) goes into Michigan Stadium unbeaten and atop the AP poll for the first time since 1973. That game ended in a 10-10 tie. OSU also is trying to avoid dropping five straight to The Team Up North for the first time since Michigan reeled off six straight wins from 1922 to '27.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are undefeated and the top team in the nation yet again this week with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights headed to the Horseshoe for Saturday's game. Coach Ryan Day's team is prepping for the Knights but also for the Michigan Wolverines and a potential trip to Indy for the 2025 Big Ten Championship Game afterward.

The best coach in college football sat at a podium to own his part of another in-state rivalry loss. His team entered the week undefeated and, according to sports betting experts, about five points better than its opponent — even on the road.

The OSHAA is voting this week to possibly change NIL rules for high school athletes following a lawsuit filed by OSU commit Jamier Brown's family.

Here are five reasons we think the Ohio State football team can make easy work of the Scarlet Knights on Saturday in Columbus.