Ohio State secures commitment from flipping Texas State recruit Daylon Gordon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 5:38 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Ohio State football announced a significant recruitment victory on November 12, 2026, by flipping Daylon Gordon, a four-star running back previously committed to Texas State. Gordon, a 5-foot-10 Wylie, Texas native, is expected to join the Buckeyes as a late addition to the 2027 recruiting class. This recruitment win comes as Ohio State navigates challenges in its pursuit of the college football playoff, following a coaching change after a loss to Oregon. The Buckeyes, currently ranked 20th in the College Football Playoff rankings, continue their season without facing Northwestern's Aidan Chiles this week.
- •Ohio State flips Daylon Gordon from Texas State on November 12, 2026.
- •Gordon is a four-star prospect and dynamic returner.
- •The commitment comes amid changes in Ohio State's coaching staff.
- •The Buckeyes are ranked 20th in the College Football Playoff rankings.
- 5:38 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State scores big recruitment win after flipping Texas State commit
"Ohio State football and its 2026 national title pursuit has unraveled. Which now includes Ryan Day making a coaching change on the Buckeyes staff following the Oregon loss . Although OSU secured a much-needed College Football Recruiting win Wednesday, flipping Texas State commit Daylon Gordon. The 5-foot-10 Gordon becomes a late 2027 class […] The post Ohio State scores big recruitment win after flipping Texas State commit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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