Ohio State Players Enter NCAA Transfer Portal

Ohio State offensive lineman Zenuae Michalski and safety Jayden Bonsu are set to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, with Michalski having played 19 games for the Buckeyes and Bonsu yet to log any official stats. Both players were four-star recruits, with Michalski ranked No. 229 overall in the 2021 class and Bonsu No. 39 among safeties in 2023. Amid these departures, the Buckeyes have also welcomed former Minnesota offensive tackle Phillip Daniels as their first transfer addition for the 2025 cycle. Ohio State is actively seeking to strengthen its roster across multiple positions, focusing particularly on the offensive line, defensive line, running backs, and secondary as they prepare for the College Football Playoff. The transfer portal remains a critical avenue for the Buckeyes, who will lose several key players to the NFL draft and other transfers. The transfer portal window for players closes on January 7, 2025, prompting a flurry of activity as teams look to bolster their rosters.