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One of the top storylines in college football's recruiting landscape this summer revolves around five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo. With elite programs vying for his signature, the race is heating up just as Texas and Ohio State prepare to clash in one of the most anticipated opening games of the 2025 season.
Ojo, ranked as the No. 3 offensive tackle and No. 4 overall recruit in the nation (per On3), has long been considered a Texas lean.
As the top-ranked player in the Lone Star State, Steve Sarkisian and his staff have prioritized keeping the dominant lineman home, and they've built a solid foundation with Ojo and his family. But Ryan Day's Ohio State Buckeyes are not backing down - and they could be gaining serious ground.
Buckeyes gain momentum ahead of critical official visits
According to On3's Chad Simmons, Ohio State is firmly in the mix and could pose the biggest threat to Texas' standing.
"I think the school I've heard the most about, and he'll take an (official visit) there, too, is Ohio State," Simmons said during an On3 update on Saturday.
The Buckeyes will get their first major chance to impress when Ojo takes his official visit to Columbus on May 30. That trip could mark a pivotal shift in the recruiting battle, especially considering how hard Ohio State is pushing to build its 2026 offensive line class.
Ojo would be a crown jewel in that group and a symbolic win ahead of the Buckeyes' season opener against the Longhorns on August 30.
Following his visit to Ohio State, Ojo will head to Michigan on June 6 - a testament to the Big Ten's growing presence in southern recruiting territories. He then returns to his home state to visit Texas on June 13 before concluding the month with a visit to Oklahoma on June 20.
"You can't ever count the Buckeyes out in recruiting race, but look, like you said, he's from Texas," Simmons added. "He's been to Austin a lot. His family knows the staff. His entire family has been there with him on trips to Austin, Texas. For me, he's clearly Texas' to lose in this race. And right now, I don't think they lose him."