RECRUITING UPDATE
Six recruits who verbally committed to Ohio State’s 2017 class won high school state championships in three states.
They are offensive lineman Wyatt Davis (Belleflower, Calif., John Bosco), cornerback Shaun Wade (Jacksonville Trinity Christian), wide receiver Trevon Grimes (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas), quarterback Tate Martell (Las Vegas Bishop Gorman), wide receiver Tyjon Lindsey (Las Vegas Bishop Gorman) and defensive lineman Haskell Garrett (Las Vegas Bishop Gorman).
Martell also won the Gatorade National Player of the Year Award, which recognizes athletic and academic success. The 4-star quarterback threw for 41 touchdowns with only one interception and rushed for 21 TDs. Former Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George presented the award to him. Martell plans to enroll at Ohio State in January.
Brendon White (Olentangy Liberty) has graduated early from high school and will begin classes in January at OSU. He has already practiced with Ohio State.
Five-star safety Jeffrey Okudah (South Grand Prairie, Tex.), who lists Ohio State in his final three schools, will announce his commitment on Jan. 7. His other finalists are Oklahoma and Florida State.
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SAY WHAT?
“I expected 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns.”
—Ohio State running back Mike Weber on his goals for this season.
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BUCKEYE BRAINBUSTERS
1. What year did Clemson win the national championship?
2. How many passes did Clemson’s Sammy Watkins catch against OSU in the 2014 Orange Bowl?
3. Who caught Braxton Miller’s final completion at Ohio State?
4. What is Urban Meyer’s new grandson’s name?
5. Who is Ohio State’s career interceptions leader?
6. How many TDs did Clemson’s William Perry score in the NFL?
7. Where did Clemson coach Dabo Swinney play college football?
8. What year did Clemson first admit women students?
9. What is the most points Ohio State has scored in a bowl game?
10. What is the fewest points Ohio State has scored in a bowl game?
Answers: 1. 1981; 2. Sixteen; 3. Devin Smith; 4. Troy Xavier Dennis; 5. Mike Sensibaugh (22); 6. Three; 7. Alabama; 8. 1955; 9. 47 in 1982 Holiday Bowl; 10. 0 in 1921 Rose Bowl.
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