Kentucky, currently one spot ahead of Ohio State in the College Football Playoff rankings, has 28 players from Ohio on its roster, including some of its best players this season.
The recruiting efforts of Ohio State, Michigan and USC did not impress Devontae Dobbs, a 2019 five-star offensive lineman who eventually committed to Michigan State.
Former Ohio State recruiting staffer Eron Hodges, now directing Purdue's efforts, took a shot at lying coaches a day after Michigan landed 2020 three-star wide receiver Kalil Branham.
Hawai'i coach Nick Rolovich called out Oregon State for actively trying to recruit his players — and tagged the NCAA, Pac-12 Compliance and the Beavers' compliance department in the tweet.
The NCAA Division I Council has approved the addition of a 10th full-time assistant coach, earlier official visits and other recruiting reform measures.