Garrick Hodge

Columbus

Sports Editor at The Commercial Dispatch

Football Recruiting Reporter at Eleven Warriors

Ohio State football reporter/photographer for Eleven Warriors. I'll occasionally rant about Chicago sports.

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The Hurry-Up: Ohio LB Cincere Johnson Sets June 19 Commitment Date, Five-Star LB Xavier Griffin Will Commit on June 29, Five-Star S Jett Washington Schedules Official Visit to Ohio State

1 week ago | elevenwarriors.com | Garrick Hodge

Four-star Ohio standout Cincere Johnson has set his commitment for June 19 and will choose from a top three of OSU, Penn State and Alabama. God has been along side with me this whole journey! Wheres Home https://t.co/zMbQGCm10h — Cincere Johnson 4 (@JCincere8) May 27, 2025 Johnson visited PSU earlier this month, will visit the Crimson Tide this weekend and will be in Columbus on June 13, six days before his announcement.
EA Sports Shows First Glimpse of Ryan Day in EA Sports College Football 26, and Fans Are Unsure if They See the Resemblance

1 week ago | elevenwarriors.com | Garrick Hodge

Will the real Ryan Day please stand up? Your first look at College Football 26 - more ways than ever to bring glory home. Coming July 10. Full reveal tomorrow. : https://t.co/VZn1m93N6o pic.twitter.com/0iA8RJkH9n — EASPORTSCollege (@EASPORTSCollege) May 28, 2025 EA Sports unveiled its first stock image of Ryan Day appearing in the upcoming EA Sports College Football 26 video game, and the visual was met with mixed opinions from fans.
Five-Star RB Savion Hiter, Five-Star OT Felix Ojo and Five-Star LB Xavier Griffin Headline Ohio State's First Official Visit Weekend

1 week ago | elevenwarriors.com | Garrick Hodge

Ohio State’s first official visit weekend of the summer is in sight. Beginning Friday, around 11 official visitors are expected in Columbus for multi-day visits, where they’ll have extended meetings with their position coaches, coordinators and Ryan Day. There’s mutual interest between Ohio State and each prospect that’s visiting of course (they wouldn’t be making the trip otherwise), but there are a few players that headline the first crop of official visitors.
The Hurry-Up: Defensive Tackle Emanuel Ruffin Locks in Official Visit to Ohio State, Matt Guerrieri and Tim Walton Visit Safety Commit Simeon Caldwell

1 week ago | elevenwarriors.com | Garrick Hodge

A four-star defensive tackle in the 2026 recruiting class has locked in an official visit to Ohio State. Alabama prospect Emanuel Ruffin confirmed he’ll visit Ohio State from June 6-8 and will also take trips to LSU and Alabama this summer. June dates (Not A Top 3, Just Visits I Have Lined Up So Far.
The Weekender: Big Ten Coaches Anonymously Give Their Thoughts on Their Conference Foes, USC and Notre Dame Rivalry is Reportedly in Danger

1 week ago | elevenwarriors.com | Garrick Hodge

Own the group chat with The Weekender, highlighting the biggest stories in college sports, standout writing from Eleven Warriors, and a glance at what's next. Ah, it's that time of year. With only a few months before the 2025 football season gets underway, summer football preview magazines are set to hit the shelves in stores in the near future.
Former Ohio State Wide Receiver Julian Fleming Seriously Injured, Girlfriend Alyssa Boyd Killed in Tragic ATV Accident Friday

1 week ago | elevenwarriors.com | Garrick Hodge

Former Ohio State wide receiver Julian Fleming was seriously injured in an ATV accident that resulted in one death Friday evening, per a Pennsylvania State Police report. Per the report, Fleming and a woman, 23-year-old Alyssa Boyd, were riding an ATV when they collided with a deer that jumped out onto the roadway, and neither Fleming nor Boyd were wearing safety equipment. Fleming, who was the driver, suffered serious injuries and was brought to Guthrie Troy Community Hospital.
Remember When: Ted Ginn Jr. and Mike Nugent Were Stars of Ohio State's 33-7 Win over Oklahoma State in the First and Only Time It Ever Played in the Alamo Bowl

1 week ago | elevenwarriors.com | Garrick Hodge

Since the Alamo Bowl was established in 1993, OSU has participated in the bowl exactly one time in its history, a contest going back more than 20 years. Now, Ohio State has long fortified itself into an elite program that if it’s ever playing in the Alamo Bowl in the present day with a 12 and likely soon to be 16-team playoff, someone has some splainin’ to do.
North Carolina 2026 Defensive End Keysaun Eleazer is Eagerly Anticipating His Ohio State Official Visit on June 13 and Says He Talks with Larry Johnson "Frequently"

1 week ago | elevenwarriors.com | Garrick Hodge

Ohio State was one of the first high-profile programs to believe in three-star 2026 defensive end Keysaun Eleazer. Defensive line coach Larry Johnson offered Eleazer in November and was intrigued by the 6-foot-5, 205-pound edge rusher’s upside. “It meant a lot because that was a program that I watched growing up,” Eleazer told Eleven Warriors of the offer. “They send a lot of people to the league and they were kind of my biggest offer early on.
The Hurry-Up: Priority Defensive Tackle Target Damari Simeon Puts Ohio State in His Top Four Schools, Buckeyes Offer 2027 Top-70 Player Quentin Hale

2 weeks ago | elevenwarriors.com | Garrick Hodge

One of Ohio State’s top priorities at defensive tackle in the 2026 cycle has narrowed his recruitment down to four teams. Four-star New Jersey standout Damari Simeon released his top four schools earlier this week, which consisted of Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State and Texas. Per 247Sports’ composite rankings, Simeon is considered the No. 201 prospect and the No. 26 defensive lineman in the 2026 class. Wheres home?
Texas Reportedly Blocked Ohio State's Attempt to Move the Buckeyes' Premier Week 1 Matchup to Prime Time on Sunday, Aug. 31

2 weeks ago | elevenwarriors.com | Garrick Hodge

As it turns out, the graphics from FOX and Ohio State that left off a set kickoff time for that matchup were intentional. The Buckeyes' athletic department requested their Cotton Bowl rematch against Texas Week 1 be moved to prime time on Sunday, either in the late afternoon or evening. However, according to 247Sports, Texas said no to the request, so the game will remain on Saturday as scheduled. It'll likely be a noon kickoff, but a set time should be officially finalized later this month.

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12 May 25

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12 May 25

Tim Walton has added another talented playmaker to Ohio State's secondary. Four-star 2026 New Jersey cornerback Jordan Thomas commits to Ohio State. https://t.co/e9XKtpcPuC

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Articles

The Hurry-Up: Ohio LB Cincere Johnson Sets June 19 Commitment Date, Five-Star LB Xavier Griffin Will Commit on June 29, Five-Star S Jett Washington Schedules Official Visit to Ohio State

EA Sports Shows First Glimpse of Ryan Day in EA Sports College Football 26, and Fans Are Unsure if They See the Resemblance

Five-Star RB Savion Hiter, Five-Star OT Felix Ojo and Five-Star LB Xavier Griffin Headline Ohio State's First Official Visit Weekend

The Hurry-Up: Defensive Tackle Emanuel Ruffin Locks in Official Visit to Ohio State, Matt Guerrieri and Tim Walton Visit Safety Commit Simeon Caldwell

The Weekender: Big Ten Coaches Anonymously Give Their Thoughts on Their Conference Foes, USC and Notre Dame Rivalry is Reportedly in Danger

Former Ohio State Wide Receiver Julian Fleming Seriously Injured, Girlfriend Alyssa Boyd Killed in Tragic ATV Accident Friday

Remember When: Ted Ginn Jr. and Mike Nugent Were Stars of Ohio State's 33-7 Win over Oklahoma State in the First and Only Time It Ever Played in the Alamo Bowl

North Carolina 2026 Defensive End Keysaun Eleazer is Eagerly Anticipating His Ohio State Official Visit on June 13 and Says He Talks with Larry Johnson "Frequently"

The Hurry-Up: Priority Defensive Tackle Target Damari Simeon Puts Ohio State in His Top Four Schools, Buckeyes Offer 2027 Top-70 Player Quentin Hale

Texas Reportedly Blocked Ohio State's Attempt to Move the Buckeyes' Premier Week 1 Matchup to Prime Time on Sunday, Aug. 31

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