Top-ranked Ohio State may be struggling on the field after back-to-back subpar performances against Hawaii and Northern Illinois, but the Buckeyes' recruiting efforts are currently outpacing everyone else's in the country.
With 19 verbal commitments in the fold, Ohio State has a firm grasp on the nation's No. 1 ranking. The class is anchored by two 5-star and 13 4-star prospects, and with some big-time recruits still on the board, head coach Urban Meyer has a chance to run away with the top class of 2016.
Here are the latest storylines surrounding Ohio State's commits and top remaining targets.