While there are a few newbies that'll have to take a step up quickly for the Ohio State Buckeyes, there are also a few familiar faces in the program that will be relied upon with hopes of a national championship push in 2026.
On Friday, Jan. 16, the Ohio State men's basketball team announced on social media that it had added Puff Johnson to the roster for the remainder of the season. The 25-year-old has spent time at the University of North Carolina and Penn State.
Defensive end Kenyatta Jackson will be returning to the Buckeyes for his fifth season. With Jackson surrounded by new and young talent, the fifth-year senior is primed to have a breakout 2026 campaign.
On Wednesday, Jan. 14, the Buckeyes did what many have asked them to do and got Baylor transfer kicker Connor Hawkins to commit to joining the program for the 2026 season. He was a perfect 37-for-37 on extra points and went 18-for-22 on field goals.
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