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Ohio State offers Jordan Hall and hosts recruits during season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 9:01 AM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Ohio State offers Jordan Hall and hosts recruits during season opener

Summary

Ohio State hosted several prospects at Ohio Stadium during its 56-3 victory over Ball State on September 5, 2026. Among the visitors was 2027 running back Jordan Hall, who received an official scholarship offer from the program after meeting with Ryan Day and Carlos Locklyn. Hall, a Princeton High School product, recently de-committed from Miami (OH) and holds additional interest from Cincinnati, Maryland, and Penn State. The coaching staff also welcomed 2029 wide receiver Christopher Wells Jr., the son of former Ohio State running back Beanie Wells. Other notable attendees included 2027 edge commit DJ Jacobs and his brother, 2028 defensive lineman Dawson Jacobs, as well as 2027 safety commit Angelo Smith. These recruiting efforts coincide with the start of the 2026 season as the program looks to secure talent for future classes.

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By the Numbers

•Ohio State defeated Ball State 56-3 in its season opener.
•Jordan Hall received an offer from Ohio State after visiting campus.
•Christopher Wells Jr. attended the game as a 2029 wide receiver prospect.
•Five-star commit DJ Jacobs visited alongside his brother, Dawson Jacobs.
•Angelo Smith observed his brother, Jeremiah Smith, during the game.

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9:01 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State offers in-state RB, hosts son of Beanie Wells

What they're saying

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Ohio State made the most of its Week 1 victory on the recruiting trail, offering a new face at RB while also playing host to DJ Jacobs, CJ Wells and a number of other talented commits and prospects
— Yahoo Sports

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