The Bucknuts team has its finger on the pulse of Ohio State transfer portal news, recruiting, coaching staff moves and more

Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes have been doing their best to enjoy their National Championship win. However, a lot of outside news has clouded the celebration this week. From teams trying to steal Jeremiah Smith to players leaving for the transfer portal,

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s Hero Kanu has entered the transfer portal. The defensive lineman is fresh off his junior season with the Buckeyes in which he collected four tackles across 123 defensive snaps played.

The Texas Longhorns have landed a big piece to the transfer puzzle ... literally. Ohio State defensive lineman Hero Kanu has committed to UT from the transfer portal. Kanu is 6’4" tall and weights 315 pounds.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have lost a few players to the transfer portal this year, but thankfully they were able to make some key additions through the portal as

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s Calvin Simpson-Hunt has entered the transfer portal. The cornerback is departing after his sophomore season with the Buckeyes. In Ohio State’s run to a College Football Playoff National Championship, Simpson-Hunt played six defensive snaps and recorded two tackles.

Jeremiah Smith took college football by storm during the 2024 season with the Ohio State Buckeyes. After coming into the season surrounded by major hype, Smith didn't disappoint at all. In fact, he actually overwhelmed the expectations and had one of the best freshman seasons of all-time for a wide receiver.

Following the National Championship win for Ohio State over Notre Dame, a number of Buckeyes had a decision to make. The transfer portal remained open for five days for players to enter. Meanwhile, some players were already in the portal but decided to finish out the title run with Ohio State.