The Ohio State Buckeyes are a major part of the big business of College Football. OSU isn't sweating recruiting de-commitments, even one as impactful as the one they are likely imminently about to feel when 5-star Huntington Beach (CA) Oilers quarterback Brady Edmunds leaves.
Edmunds has recently taken a good look at the UCLA Bruins and Northwestern Wildcats, the latter of which had the offensive coordinator, Chip Kelly, who was in Columbus when Edmunds committed in December 2024. Endmunds explained to Rivals' Greg Biggins that he still "loves" Ohio State, but is protecting himself. Per Edmunds, “I love Ohio State and can definitely still see myself there. I do think it’s smart to protect myself, though, and stay out in front of this.”
That's easy enough to believe. Tavien St. Clair is expected to take over for Julian Sayin in some way, shape, or form by 2027. Edmunds clearly sees the potential to make a name for himself at a smaller school within the Big Ten.
To the Ohio State University, though, it's business. The Buckeyes are protecting themselves with the pursuit of 4-star Nebraska Cornhuskers commit Trae Taylor. Cleveland.com's Andrew Gillis explained that Ohio State is taking things in stride.
"If the Buckeyes make it known they’re looking around, as they have, then Edmunds has to do what is best for him -- such as looking at other options to see what else is out there. He’s clearly done that with being open to UCLA and Northwestern visits," Gillis wrote. "Even Taylor, being courted by Ohio State (and likely other top programs) has said that while his recruitment isn’t open, he refuses to burn bridges before National Signing Day in December.
"In short, all parties involved have to do what’s best for themselves. No one has acted out of turn, as much as it can feel dramatic from the outside. While there may be more craziness to come for Ohio State in its 2027 quarterback recruiting, that’s the way the game has to be played."
Who else does Ohio State football have in the QB room for 2027?
Mission Viejo (CA) Diablos star Luke Fahey, a top-25 QB in the 2026 class, comes to Central Ohio with over 7,000 yards over his career in CIF Southern Section (CIF-SS) Division 1 California football. At five-foot-11, though, he has a lot to prove to become the next undersized star under center in Cbus, a la Troy Smith.
Centerburg's Kolton Stover and Sugarcreek's Brady Geibel are both walk-ons who are competing for a scholarship. Both stand at six-foot-four and are in-state products with a chance to become a feel-good story in the locker room.
Beyond St. Clair, there aren't any obvious Sayin successors. Of course, the Will Howard experience means the Buckeyes will never write off a transfer portal option. Still, Ryan Day will always prefer an in-house option.
Someone needs to be acquired in the 2027 class at the QB position. For depth purposes and for hope purposes for Buckeye Nation.
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