Eleven Warriors has run two tale of the tape analyses of recruiting rankings for its two biggest matchups this season. The analysis of Oklahoma's recruiting vis-a-vis Ohio State implied the game would not be close. It wasn't. The comparison with Michigan suggested Harbaugh's program was closing the gap with Ohio State for on-field talent. It is and Ohio State fans saw that in the double-overtime contest.
The tale of the tape with Clemson tells a story similar to the Michigan feature. The overall balance favors Ohio State on the recruiting trail, but Clemson has closed the gap in the past two recruiting cycles.