Sam Williams-Dixon Withdraws from Transfer Portal, Remains with Ohio State

Ohio State running back Sam Williams-Dixon has withdrawn his name from the transfer portal and will remain with the Buckeyes for the 2025 season. Initially entering the portal after a limited 2024 season where he rushed for 53 yards on seven carries, Williams-Dixon ultimately decided to stay with the team as the running back lineup shifts with TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins departing for the NFL. His return bolsters depth in a position where he could vie for playing time alongside James Peoples and West Virginia transfer CJ Donaldson. This decision mirrors last year's scenario with Bryson Rodgers, who also retracted his transfer intentions after his freshman season. With multiple new recruits joining the running back room, Williams-Dixon will have a chance to compete for a significant role in the upcoming season. His commitment reflects a strategic choice to develop further at Ohio State rather than transferring to a smaller program.