The dead period starts next week, but Ryan Day and the Buckeyes have plenty going on before it hits. This weekend will see numerous top targets – including several of the 2020 commitments – head to Columbus for Ohio State's biggest recruiting event of the calendar year.
Running back recruiting has been the topic du jour, but folks are also a bit on edge about the lack of defensive pledges. That includes some former Buckeyes wondering why things haven't yet taken off for Jeff Hafley and Co. This weekend is going to have a heavy defensive feel to it and several of Ohio State's top remaining targets could be in a position to let their intentions be known.