Ohio State Football Recruiting Roundup: Week 1 Against Akron

Chris Henry Jr. Commits to Buckeyes

* **Top-ranked** 2026 recruit Chris Henry Jr. has committed to Ohio State. * Son of former Buckeye wide receiver Chris Henry Sr., the younger Henry is a **5-star wide receiver** from Florida. * Henry Jr. is considered one of the **best pass-catchers** in the nation for his class.

Other Notable Commitments

* **4-star quarterback** Lincoln Kienholz also committed to Ohio State this week. * Kienholz is a **pro-style quarterback** from California. * Ohio State now has **10 commitments** in its 2026 recruiting class, which is ranked **No. 1** in the nation.

Akron Game Recap

* Ohio State defeated Akron **59-7** in its season opener on Thursday night. * **C.J. Stroud** threw for **367 yards** and **5 touchdowns**. * **TreVeyon Henderson** rushed for **102 yards** and **1 touchdown**.

Ohio State will face No. 11 Notre Dame next Saturday in a **major non-conference matchup**.