This week, Eleven Warriors editor Dan Hope named nine recruits Ohio State could flip from Penn State following James Franklin's firing. The recruiting battles that will unfold between now and National Signing Day are far from new, and to understand what could be at stake in the 2026 class, it helps to look back at some of the most notable duels between the Buckeyes and Nittany Lions.
Ki-Jana Carter, Class of 1992
In 1992, Penn State remained independent but established itself as the 11th Big Ten program the following year. Before entering the conference, the Nittany Lions had already won several recruiting battles against Ohio State.