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USF announced 17 signed additions for the 2026 class by day's end, maintaining much of its prior commit pool.
Brian Hartline was confirmed as USF's new head coach, arriving after his tenure at Ohio State.
Jordan Harrison, a three-star offensive lineman, signed early with USF, committing to the Bulls on Feb. 7.
Gaston Gramatica, from a football family, signed with USF as the second signee in the 2026 class.
Multiple players, including Amari Jones, joined USF with signed financial aid agreements by 10 a.m. ET.
Hartline’s arrival comes amid a day of coaching changes, with Golesh departing USF for Auburn.
USF’s class remained mostly intact despite the departure of head coach Alex Golesh.
USF shifted focus to the transfer portal for additional roster movement after signing day.
The news included social media reactions from Bulls boosters welcoming Hartline to the program.
USF’s recruiting class featured a mix of players from high-profile programs and local areas.

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Caleb Downs was named both the Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year.
The honors come as Ohio State sits at 12-0 this season and eyes the Big Ten title game.
Downs finished the season with 52 tackles, five tackles for a loss, one sack and two interceptions.
Other Buckeyes earned All-Big Ten honors on defense, including Kayden McDonald and Jermaine Matthews Jr.
Downs highlighted the Big Ten's high level of competition, noting several games require peak performance.
The Buckeyes’ pursuit of another title remains focused as they prepare for Indiana in the conference championship.
The awards add to a season that has included All-Big Ten honors for multiple Buckeyes on defense.
Cade Cracas authored the report, providing context on Downs’ awards and the season’s arc.
The piece notes Ohio State’s potential impact on the national championship picture.
The article confirms the Big Ten title game will be in Indianapolis with a late-evening kickoff.

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Julian Sayin emerged as Ohio State’s starter and posted elite accuracy, aiming for a single-season completion record.
Sayin’s precision grew from a 'Pine Park lab' where he and his brother trained daily during pandemic remote learning.
Coach Ryan Day credits Sayin’s ability to put the ball on time with accuracy as a special talent.
The profile notes Sayin’s late-season surge included a snowy Michigan game and a 19-for-24, 233-yard, three-touchdown performance in that stretch.
Sayin’s background includes competing with his older brother Aidan from a young age, shaping his drive and consistency.
Aidan Sayin, who later starred at Penn, pushed Julian to refine mechanics and decision-making.
Mohler, a former quarterback, described Julian as confident and precise in high-pressure throws.
The piece situates Sayin’s development during COVID-19 remote learning as foundational to his later accuracy.
The article frames Sayin’s Big Ten title chase as likely to set school and national records if he maintains accuracy.
ESPN’s profile ties Sayin’s performance to Ohio State’s success, including a potential Heisman contention.

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