The Ohio State Buckeyes are feeling a bit overlooked as two major post-spring Top 25 rankings have placed them lower than expected. With spring ball wrapped up and offseason programs in full swing, national media outlets are taking stock of every team's roster and outlook—and Columbus didn't get the respect many fans believe it deserves.

Across the country, storylines are heating up: Penn State is riding high under Matt Campbell, Notre Dame looks formidable in South Bend, and the veteran Oregon Ducks are making noise out west. In Columbus, however, it was a relatively quiet spring session. No drama, just steady progress, with many question marks on their way to being answered.

The 2026-27 Buckeyes will go as far as their quarterback and transfer additions can take them. The quarterback position was a key factor last season—even with four top-11 NFL draft picks and five top-36 selections, Ohio State couldn't win a playoff game. That has to change. Meanwhile, the transfers on the defensive line and at wide receiver will be the storylines to watch this fall.

Two post-spring Top 25 rankings dropped on Monday, and in both, the Buckeyes landed a few spots below where many would expect. Joel Klatt, typically a strong Ohio State supporter, slotted the Buckeyes at No. 3 overall. He placed Oregon and Notre Dame ahead of them—a ranking that may not be completely off base, given the momentum both programs have built. Both teams are hungry for a title, and their coaches know the clock is ticking.

For Buckeye fans, this is just more fuel for the fire. Ohio State has the talent, the transfers, and the motivation to prove the doubters wrong. The question is whether they can turn that potential into playoff success when it matters most.