Ohio State is picking up steam on the recruiting trail. 4 star LB Elijah Barnes is one of the numerous players the Buckeyes' are trying to lure to Ohio State, as they work to add quality football players to their 2025 recruiting class. Being able to add Barnes to the recruiting class would be HUGE. His versatility is something Jim Knowles would love to tap into. It won't be easy to lure Barnes to Ohio State. The Texas Longhorns have plans to keep the talented linebacker inside the lone star state. During today show, host Jay Stephens, and Locked On Recruiting Analyst Brian Smith, dive into the recruiting battle the Buckeyes and Longhorns are in to receive a commitment from Elijah Barnes.

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