Ohio State Battles Michigan to Land Highly Touted Star
The rivalry between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines doesn't take a break, even in the offseason. Both programs are heating up on the recruiting trail, each making big splashes as they build their future defenses. While Michigan secured several key defensive pieces in recent cycles, Ohio State remains aggressive under its revamped recruiting staff. Now, the battle is on for one of the nation's most coveted prospects, five-star edge rusher Carter Meadows.
Meadows, who stars at Washington (DC) Gonzaga, is ranked as On3's No. 2 edge rusher and the No. 6 overall player in the 2025 class. The 6-foot-6½, 230-pound pass rusher has narrowed his choices down to four: Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State Nittany Lions, and South Carolina Gamecocks.
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day holds the College Football Playoff trophy during the Ohio State Buckeyes National Championship celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Jan. 26, 2025. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Official visits are set, with Meadows heading to Columbus on June 13 and Ann Arbor on June 20, making it a head-to-head showdown between the Buckeyes and Wolverines.
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'The official visits are definitely big,' Meadows said per On3. 'These are the four highest on my list and I want to see myself there and get as much information as I can to make my decision.'
"Their dedication to upholding their standard of winning. Coach Johnson's ability to produce high-level talent," Meadows said regarding Ohio State.
Meanwhile, Michigan appeals to him with its strong culture and coaching connections.
'Their overall team culture is great and my overall connection with Coach Espo, Coach Wink and Coach Moore is strong and I also like Coach Wink's NFL experience.'
Meadows, a standout in the classroom with a 3.9 GPA, plans to major in business. With June visits on the horizon, all eyes are on where this rising star will land.
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