The Ohio State Buckeyes are a recruiting powerhouse, but they're no longer alone in that regard in the Big Ten.

“Ohio State has three of the top players to watch in the Big Ten Conference for 2025, as senior LB Sonny Styles, junior SAF Caleb Downs, and sophomore WR Jeremiah Smith were each chosen to the Big Ten’s Preseason Honors team,” Ohio State said in a statement.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Three Buckeyes are part of a 15-man Preseason Honors team announced at Big Ten media days Tuesday in Las Vegas. Jeremiah Smith was a unanimous choice; his teammates Sonny Styles and Caleb Downs were also named to the group.

Ohio State superstar Jeremiah Smith a last-minute conversation with No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward before signing with the Buckeyes.

College Football analysts Josh Pate, Danny Kanell, and Bryant McFadden join CBS Sports HQ for Big 10 Media Days to discuss the 2025 season ahead for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

“Well, I said Penn State, I’ve said it for the last month, is the best team in the Big 10,” Cowherd said. “It’s not Ohio State, even though the Buckeyes have the best offensive player and the best defensive player, and Ryan Day. Penn State was just awarded the media poll over Ohio State as the best team in the conference.”

The Ohio State Buckeyes have been one of the most dominant football teams in the NCAA. How does that on-field success translate in a potential sale?

Ohio State has a lot of talent, but the loss of 14 draft picks leaves plenty of storylines to monitor ahead of Week 1 against Texas.