The Wolverines have yet to add a RB to their 2026 class, but Michigan did sign two RBs in its 2025 class. Michigan added both Jasper Parker and Donovan Johnson, but gaining a comm

Thus, CBS Sports' Tom Fornelli is optimistic that Michigan could be good, but not as good as the Buckeyes, according to his Big Ten power rankings. Think of how horrible things went for the Wolverines last season.

Jordan Thomas (21) of Bergen Catholic successfully breaks up this deep pass intended for wide receiver Isaiah Alvarez (2) of Don Bosco Prep during the first half, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media

Week 1 starts off strong with a Cotton Bowl rematch, as Arch Manning and Texas are set to face Ohio State on Aug. 30. The defending national champions will be back under the Fox spotlight for a Big Ten rivalry clash with Michigan on Nov. 29.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Four-star cornerback Jordan Thomas committed to Ohio State on Monday, as the Buckeyes added another blue-chip prospect to their secondary. Thomas, the No. 176 overall prospect and No. 17 cornerback in the 247Sports composite rankings, joins Jakob Weatherspoon as the two corners committed in the 2026 class.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are still riding high after defeating Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.

After five Big Noon Kickoff featured games in 2025, Ohio State will begin the season as the marquee game for Fox when Texas comes to town on August 30

As the spring rolls into summer, there is less and less football news, but analysts continue to put out their post-spring rankings. USA TODAY Sports' Paul Meyerberg went beyond what most people do. He ranked all 136 D1 football teams.