Ohio State Football Receives Major News on Sunday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are coming off a 2024 season filled with highs and lows. After suffering two heartbreaking regular-season losses to Oregon and Michigan, doubt began to surround the program—most of it directed at head coach Ryan Day, who received the brunt of the criticism.
However, the Buckeyes entered the College Football Playoff as the No. 8 seed and defied expectations. Despite facing a gauntlet of tough matchups, they rolled through their opponents—defeating Tennessee, Oregon, Texas, and Notre Dame—to win the national championship for the first time since the 2014 season.
When Day was named head coach in 2018 following Urban Meyer’s departure, he didn’t miss a beat. He kept Ohio State’s recruiting momentum strong and maintained the program’s reputation as one of college football’s premier destinations. That success has continued into 2025, with more good news arriving on Sunday.
Ohio State landed a commitment from Class of 2026 four-star running back Favour Akih, who chose the Buckeyes over Miami and USC. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound back hails from Delaware, Ohio, and adds to another impressive recruiting haul for Day and his staff.
“Thank you Lord, go Bucks.” Akih wrote.
BREAKING: Four-Star RB Favour Akih has Committed to Ohio State, he tells me for @on3recruits
The 6’0 190 RB from Delaware, OH chose the Buckeyes over Miami & USC
“Thank you Lord, go Bucks”https://t.co/zAV6jHpl3Apic.twitter.com/2gzuCMVQV3
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) June 8, 2025
Fans reacted to the Buckeyes newest 2026 addition:
“Let’s gooooo. Dynasty incoming,” a fan said.
Someone else added, “Ohio made!”
Another fan posted, “BOOOOOOOMMM.”
“Dynasty well underway,” one more fan commented.
According to On3, Favour Akih holds a 91.41 industry ranking and is ranked as the No. 15 running back nationally in the Class of 2026, as well as the No. 9 overall prospect in the state of Ohio.
Several other programs showed strong interest in Akih, including Penn State, Pittsburgh, Iowa State, West Virginia, and Michigan State, among others. When asked about his decision, Akih said, “Staying home was the best selling factor for me,” in reference to his commitment to Ohio State.
Related: Ryan Day Announces Decision on Long-Term Future With Ohio State
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 8, 2025, where it first appeared.