Ohio State football hosting important transfer for mammoth Thursday visit

Sep 6, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears place kicker Connor Hawkins (96) lines up for a field goal during the game between the SMU Mustangs and the Baylor Bears at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesHeading into this offseason, the Ohio State football program had plenty of needs. After losing to the Miami Hurricanes in the Cotton Bowl, it was clear they needed to improve on the offensive line, the defensive line, and special teams. Those were the big differences in the game.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have done a good job of addressing the defensive line, adding three players from the Transfer Portal so far. The offensive line…