The Bucknuts team has its finger on the pulse of Ohio State transfer portal news, recruiting, coaching staff moves and more

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s Calvin Simpson-Hunt has entered the transfer portal. The cornerback is departing after his sophomore season with the Buckeyes. In Ohio State’s run to a College Football Playoff National Championship, Simpson-Hunt played six defensive snaps and recorded two tackles.

Ohio State opened up the 12-team College Football Playoff the same way it opened up the four-team field: holding up a trophy. The Buckeyes knocked off Notre Dame in the championship game, 34-23, to reclaim their spot at the top of college football.

Ohio State football took a 21-7 lead into the half and managed to get there following three unanswered touchdowns.

The Ohio State Buckeyes take home their ninth national championship win in the new 12-team College Football Playoff format.

Ohio State comes in ahead of the best the SEC has to offer and Big Ten rival Penn State to lead the way in the USA TODAY Sports way-too-early Top 25 for the 2025 season. The No. 1 Buckeyes have to replace quarterback Will Howard but will be able to surround the new starter with an elite collection of skill talent headlined by star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.

Even with Ohio State having a boatload of players who are expected to move on and be chosen in April's NFL draft, the Buckeyes are No. 1 in ESPN's Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2025. The Buckeyes will still have star players,