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WxM
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   Posted: 1/7/2026 3:50:21 PM 
Doc Bobcat wrote:
PedenFaithful wrote:
Aidan Johnson to Towson


Lateral moves or moving down makes no sense….of course unless it’s money.

Or if we are releasing players like they do in Kansas State.

https://x.com/i/status/2008650898332094748

Sometimes players get asked to leave and I think it would do us all good to remember it. We don't hear about it much, because I doubt it helps the job prospects of any player to tell us all they were fired instead of leaving voluntarily.

Meanwhile, a new offer for a DE.

https://x.com/i/status/2008952242649616521

Last Edited: 1/7/2026 3:55:00 PM by WxM
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   Posted: 1/7/2026 4:09:33 PM 
WxM wrote:
Doc Bobcat wrote:
PedenFaithful wrote:
Aidan Johnson to Towson


Lateral moves or moving down makes no sense….of course unless it’s money.

Or if we are releasing players like they do in Kansas State.

https://x.com/i/status/2008650898332094748

Sometimes players get asked to leave and I think it would do us all good to remember it. We don't hear about it much, because I doubt it helps the job prospects of any player to tell us all they were fired instead of leaving voluntarily.


That might have been a walk-on.

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   Posted: 1/7/2026 4:44:21 PM 
Doc Bobcat wrote:
Symbol of Fury wrote:
Per his X account WR Preston Bowman has committed.

https://x.com/i/status/2008976305988227348




BIG get


HUGE get and I love seeing the Pickerington kids come in as a current resident.

I see he tagged an agency in the post, anyone in the know have any idea if that suggests we are spending some NIL money here?
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M.D.W.S.T
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   Posted: 1/7/2026 5:06:48 PM 
cbarber357 wrote:
Doc Bobcat wrote:
Symbol of Fury wrote:
Per his X account WR Preston Bowman has committed.

https://x.com/i/status/2008976305988227348




BIG get


HUGE get and I love seeing the Pickerington kids come in as a current resident.

I see he tagged an agency in the post, anyone in the know have any idea if that suggests we are spending some NIL money here?


Remind me to add Michael Taylor to my Christmas card list.
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MiamiBlowsChunks
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   Posted: 1/7/2026 5:18:58 PM 
Thomason to San Diego State

https://x.com/sdutkirKDKenney/status/2009015497833206122

There's Only One OU and it ain't in Norman
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colobobcat66
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  Message Not Read  RE: 2026 Portal Tracker
   Posted: 1/7/2026 5:19:31 PM 
I’m not enjoying the portal as far as us losing guys, but I’m enjoying the heavy weights signing each other’s players. None of them can be complacent anymore because there’s a lot of other big sharks out there now with basically no transfer rules and lots of money.

Last Edited: 1/7/2026 5:53:10 PM by colobobcat66
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   Posted: 1/7/2026 5:23:17 PM 
1/7/26
Departures:

Tim Carpenter (QB)—>
Matthew Papas (QB)—>
Duncan Brune (RB)—>
Chase Hendricks (WR)—>California
Rodney Harris (WR)—>
Matthew Dragich (WR)—>
Mason Williams (TE)—>Ohio State
Nick Segarra (TE)—>
Aidan Johnson (OL)—>Towson (FCS)
Ibrahim Kebe (OL)—>
Jordon Jones (OL)—>
Jay Crable (DL)—>Florida Atlantic
Anas Luqman (DL)—>
Jalen Thomeson (S)—>San Diego State
Taliq Black (S)—>
Alex Kasee (K)—>Grand Valley State (D2)
Britton Watts (K)—>
David Dellenbach (K)—>


Offers:

FBS-
Dominic Johnson (OL) Georgia State
Tyler Gillison (DL) Michigan State

FCS-
Andrew Body (QB) Alabama State
Darius Neals (OL) Tennessee State
Vasean Washington (OL) Dartmouth
Guzzy Kayed (OL) St. Francis PA
Caleb Flores (OL) Incarnate Word
Geoffrey McKelton Jr. (DB) Alcorn State

D2-
Mustafa Feika (OL) Tiffin
Shaun Shahu (OL) Saginaw Valley State
Sedrick Vessah (DL) California University PA
LaRawn Robinson (LB) Southern Connecticut State
Caleb Saner (DL) Southwest Baptist
Adom Leduc (DL) Saginaw Valley State

Confirmed Visits:
FBS- Victor Rosa (RB) UConn [January 5th-6th]
Preston Bowman (WR) Kentucky [January 5th]
Tyler Gillison (DL) Michigan State [January 7th]
FCS-Geoffrey McKelton Jr. (DB) Alcorn State [January 6th-7th]
Darius Neals (OL) Tennessee State [January 7th]
Caleb Flores (OL) Incarnate Word [January 8th]
Guzzy Kayed (OL) St. Francis PA [January 15th-16th]
D2-Christian Aiken (LB) University of Indianapolis [January 3rd]
LaRawn Robinson (LB) Southern Connecticut State [January 8th]

Arrivals:
Kevin Fay (LS) Gardner Webb
Victor Rosa (RB) UConn
Andrew Metzger (TE) Kansas State
Jake Furtney (TE) Illinois
Preston Bowman (WR) Kentucky
Barry Dillon Jr. (DB) Incarnate Word

Committed to Other Teams:
Xai'Shaun Edwards (RB) Houston Christian—> Missouri
Austin Stief (DL) Davenport—> Ball State
Danny Royster (DL) University of Indianapolis—> James Madison
Lorenzo Payne IV (DL) West Florida—> Liberty
Christian Aiken (LB) University of Indianapolis—> Jackson State (FCS)
Mo Conteh (DB) Old Dominican—> Tennessee Tech (FCS)

Last Edited: 1/9/2026 4:12:25 PM by MMGrad2022
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M.D.W.S.T
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  Message Not Read  RE: 2026 Portal Tracker
   Posted: 1/7/2026 5:38:40 PM 
WxM wrote:
Doc Bobcat wrote:
PedenFaithful wrote:
Aidan Johnson to Towson


Lateral moves or moving down makes no sense….of course unless it’s money.

Or if we are releasing players like they do in Kansas State.

https://x.com/i/status/2008650898332094748


Maybe our new TE can do some recruiting…
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MiamiBlowsChunks
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   Posted: 1/7/2026 5:44:06 PM 
MMGrad2022 wrote:
1/7/26
Departures:

Tim Carpenter (QB)—>
Matthew Papas (QB)—>
Callum Wither (QB)—>
Duncan Brune (RB)—>
Chase Hendricks (WR)—>
Rodney Harris (WR)—>
Matthew Dragich (WR)—>
Mason Williams (TE)—>Ohio State
Nick Segarra (TE)—>
Aidan Johnson (OL)—>Towson (FCS)
Ibrahim Kebe (OL)—>
Jordon Jones (OL)—>
Nehemiah Dukes (DL)—>
Jay Crable (DL)—>Florida Atlantic
Anas Luqman (DL)—>
Danny Novickas (DL)—>
Jalen Thomeson (S)—>San Diego State
Taliq Black (S)—>
Alex Kasee (K)—>
Britton Watts (K)—>
David Dellenbach (K)—>


Offers:

FBS-
Victor Rosa (RB) UConn
Tyler Gillison (DL) Michigan State

FCS-
Andrew Body (QB) Alabama State
Darius Neals (OL) Tennessee State
Vasean Washington (OL) Dartmouth
Barry Dillon Jr. (DB) Incarnate Word
Geoffrey McKelton Jr. (DB) Alcorn State

D2-
Mustafa Feika (OL) Tiffin
Shaun Shahu (OL) Saginaw Valley State
Sedrick Vessah (DL) California University PA
LaRawn Robinson (LB) Southern Connecticut State
Caleb Saner (DL) Southwest Baptist
Christian Aiken (LB) University of Indianapolis
Adom Leduc (DL) Saginaw Valley State

Confirmed Visits:
FBS- Victor Rosa (RB) UConn [January 5th-6th]
Preston Bowman (WR) Kentucky [January 5th]
Tyler Gillison (DL) Michigan State [January 7th]
FCS-Geoffrey McKelton Jr. (DB) Alcorn State [January 6th-7th]
Darius Neals (OL) Tennessee State [January 7th]
D2-Christian Aiken (LB) University of Indianapolis [January 3rd]

Arrivals:
Kevin Fay (LS) Gardner Webb
Andrew Metzger (TE) Kansas State
Preston Bowman (WR) Kentucky

Committed to Other Teams:
Xai'Shaun Edwards (RB) Houston Christian—> Missouri
Austin Stief (DL) Davenport—> Ball State
Danny Royster (DL) University of Indianapolis—> James Madison
Lorenzo Payne IV (DL) West Florida—> Liberty
Mo Conteh (DB) Old Dominican—> Tennessee Tech (FCS)


Wither lit is up for the Laurier (Canada) Golden Hawks this year
https://laurierathletics.com/sports/football/roster/cal-w...

There's Only One OU and it ain't in Norman
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RufusCat09
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   Posted: 1/7/2026 6:29:23 PM 
We have quite the Pickerington connection

Pickerington North
Mike Taylor Jr.
Malachi Taylor (Incoming Freshman)
AJ Miller
Ryan Miller (Incoming Freshman)
Preston Bowman (Transfer)
Tyson Long

Pickerington Central
RJ Keuchler

Other Recent Pickerington Alum
Jeramiah Wood
CJ Doggette
Ben Johnson
Tyler Foster
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Cats5
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   Posted: 1/7/2026 6:49:15 PM 
I think one of the most irreplaceable players is Jalen Thomeson. He played the sub LB so well
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   Posted: 1/7/2026 10:28:05 PM 
Per his X account DL Nehemiah Dukes is withdrawing his name from the portal.

https://x.com/i/status/2009098819120877737

Last Edited: 1/7/2026 10:29:00 PM by Symbol of Fury
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   Posted: 1/7/2026 10:31:29 PM 
Symbol of Fury wrote:
Per his X account DL Nehemiah Dukes is withdrawing his name from the portal.

https://x.com/i/status/2009098819120877737


HUGE!
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cbarber357
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   Posted: 1/7/2026 10:48:22 PM 
Cats5 wrote:
Symbol of Fury wrote:
Per his X account DL Nehemiah Dukes is withdrawing his name from the portal.

https://x.com/i/status/2009098819120877737


HUGE!


Great news
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CatsUp
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   Posted: 1/8/2026 8:18:17 AM 
cbarber357 wrote:
Cats5 wrote:
Symbol of Fury wrote:
Per his X account DL Nehemiah Dukes is withdrawing his name from the portal.

https://x.com/i/status/2009098819120877737


HUGE!


Great news


Glad to hear. Welcome “back” Nemo!
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   Posted: 1/8/2026 8:51:55 AM 
Per the above list, Danny Novickas was not on last years roster. He is a departure from 2024 season still looking for a team. Just FYI. Similar with Callum Wither, who played in Canada last season.
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   Posted: 1/8/2026 8:53:38 AM 
Symbol of Fury wrote:
Per his X account DL Nehemiah Dukes is withdrawing his name from the portal.

https://x.com/i/status/2009098819120877737


Surprised. And elated.

That's a huge keep. Now if they can find someone to replace Crable...

We're gonna miss Thomeson quite a bit, but maybe I'm crazy, we always seem to have a stud back there every year. I'm not as concerned. DJ Walker is a beast and still here. He's gonna be a big help to whomever gets slotted in next to him. I'd love to squeeze another year out of Adonis. He's the last of a dying breed. Four year starter. Same team.

Chamberlain (Came from Air Force last season) could probably step in. I'm still unclear of JUCO rules (those years don't count against eligibility anymore or its case by case?), but Mundy (Two years at Hutch, after coming from Miami) could be an option as well.

Last Edited: 1/8/2026 8:55:07 AM by M.D.W.S.T
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   Posted: 1/8/2026 9:03:23 AM 
CatsUp wrote:
cbarber357 wrote:
Cats5 wrote:
Symbol of Fury wrote:
Per his X account DL Nehemiah Dukes is withdrawing his name from the portal.

https://x.com/i/status/2009098819120877737


HUGE!


Great news


Glad to hear. Welcome “back” Nemo!


Getting Nemo back for the DL is great.

Now let’s go after some 300 pound OL maulers.
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   Posted: 1/8/2026 9:47:09 AM 
This gotta be some good news.

https://x.com/coachcav10/status/2009274831829700984?s=46&...
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   Posted: 1/8/2026 9:49:08 AM 
M.D.W.S.T wrote:
Symbol of Fury wrote:
Per his X account DL Nehemiah Dukes is withdrawing his name from the portal.

https://x.com/i/status/2009098819120877737


Surprised. And elated.

That's a huge keep. Now if they can find someone to replace Crable...

We're gonna miss Thomeson quite a bit, but maybe I'm crazy, we always seem to have a stud back there every year. I'm not as concerned. DJ Walker is a beast and still here. He's gonna be a big help to whomever gets slotted in next to him. I'd love to squeeze another year out of Adonis. He's the last of a dying breed. Four year starter. Same team.

Chamberlain (Came from Air Force last season) could probably step in. I'm still unclear of JUCO rules (those years don't count against eligibility anymore or its case by case?), but Mundy (Two years at Hutch, after coming from Miami) could be an option as well.


Has anyone heard from Christopher, Fries or Molnar? Those 3 if back is one of our best LB trios in recent memory. One of them could fill the Thomeson spot. To have Dukes, Bannister, Odjugo and DJ back is huge. Marsh, Herrmann, Reagans and Ackerman will be ready to step in. Now offense needs to fill the line, another wideout, a QB and a RB. Tall order.

Last Edited: 1/8/2026 9:52:16 AM by Bobcat1998
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   Posted: 1/8/2026 10:03:19 AM 
Mike Coleman wrote:
This gotta be some good news.

https://x.com/coachcav10/status/2009274831829700984?s=46&...


We assuming it’s Rosa or some other running back?
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   Posted: 1/8/2026 10:10:25 AM 
Mike Coleman wrote:
This gotta be some good news.

https://x.com/coachcav10/status/2009274831829700984?s=46&...


Kid is a tackling machine.
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   Posted: 1/8/2026 10:43:48 AM 
cbarber357 wrote:
Mike Coleman wrote:
This gotta be some good news.

https://x.com/coachcav10/status/2009274831829700984?s=46&...


We assuming it’s Rosa or some other running back?


Seems a good guess.
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   Posted: 1/8/2026 10:46:28 AM 
M.D.W.S.T wrote:
Symbol of Fury wrote:
Per his X account DL Nehemiah Dukes is withdrawing his name from the portal.

https://x.com/i/status/2009098819120877737


Surprised. And elated.

That's a huge keep. Now if they can find someone to replace Crable...

We're gonna miss Thomeson quite a bit, but maybe I'm crazy, we always seem to have a stud back there every year. I'm not as concerned. DJ Walker is a beast and still here. He's gonna be a big help to whomever gets slotted in next to him. I'd love to squeeze another year out of Adonis. He's the last of a dying breed. Four year starter. Same team.

Chamberlain (Came from Air Force last season) could probably step in. I'm still unclear of JUCO rules (those years don't count against eligibility anymore or its case by case?), but Mundy (Two years at Hutch, after coming from Miami) could be an option as well.


Would really like to see a few others make the reversal as Dukes has. Nemo made my day yesterday. How about Jordon Jones today. I know. I know. It’s selfish but I just can’t help it. :)
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   Posted: 1/8/2026 11:05:42 AM 
Mike Coleman wrote:
cbarber357 wrote:
Mike Coleman wrote:
This gotta be some good news.

https://x.com/coachcav10/status/2009274831829700984?s=46&...


We assuming it’s Rosa or some other running back?


Seems a good guess.


Wow….would be a huge get…I was confused with the LBer but since it was the running back coach that would be enormous if it’s Rosa.
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