Ohio State and Tennessee compete for David Gabriel Georges amid NIL developments
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 11:23 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The recruiting war intensifies between the Tennessee Volunteers and Ohio State Buckeyes for five-star running back David Gabriel Georges ahead of his July 22 commitment. Following an impressive official visit to Tennessee, recruiting insider Steve Wiltfong noted increased confidence in the Vols' chances due to their strong NIL offerings. However, he also mentioned that Ohio State plans to aggressively enhance its NIL strategy to remain competitive. While NIL will play a role in Georges' decision, he is not expected to choose based solely on the highest bidder.
- •Georges visited Tennessee, raising their recruitment confidence.
- •Wiltfong feels less certain about Ohio State's chances after the visit.
- •Ohio State aims to boost its NIL approach in the competition.
- •Georges plans to commit on July 22.
- 11:23 PMYahoo Sports — National insider drops strong statement about Ohio State's NIL plans for David Gabriel Georges amid recruiting battle with Tennessee
"The recruiting battle between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Ohio State Buckeyes for 2027 five-star running back David Gabriel Georges hit a crescendo following the coveted recruit's official visit to Rocky Top.
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