Ohio State Buckeyes Land Former Michigan Commit as Ryan Day Shakes Up Roster Ahead of 2026 Season
In a busy day at the transfer portal, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and his staff secured two key additions to bolster their roster for the 2026 season. Defensive back Cameron Calhoun, who had previously committed to the University of Michigan before decommitting, has joined the Buckeyes via transfer.
Calhoun, a Cincinnati native, had originally been committed to Cincinnati but later switched to Michigan, where he even celebrated on the field after the Wolverines' victory over Ohio State in 2022. However, it appears that Calhoun's path to Columbus was always meant to be his own, and Day has long targeted him as a recruit since his high school days.
A four-star recruit out of high school, Calhoun spent two seasons at Utah and Alabama, accumulating 27 tackles and 10 pass deflections. With the Buckeyes losing multiple key defensive backs from this season's roster, including Caleb Downs and Davison Igbinosun, Calhoun will have a prime opportunity to earn playing time.
The addition of Calhoun is just one piece of Ohio State's transfer portal puzzle, as they also signed Georgia transfer Dominic Kelly on the same day. With the close of the transfer portal window looming, Day and his staff were able to secure two key additions to boost their roster ahead of the 2026 season.
As the Buckeyes look to rebuild after a disappointing College Football Playoff loss, Calhoun's arrival is an exciting development for fans hoping to see a strong defensive effort in Columbus. With his experience and skillset, the Cincinnati native has the potential to make an immediate impact on the team.
In a busy day at the transfer portal, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and his staff secured two key additions to bolster their roster for the 2026 season. Defensive back Cameron Calhoun, who had previously committed to the University of Michigan before decommitting, has joined the Buckeyes via transfer.
Calhoun, a Cincinnati native, had originally been committed to Cincinnati but later switched to Michigan, where he even celebrated on the field after the Wolverines' victory over Ohio State in 2022. However, it appears that Calhoun's path to Columbus was always meant to be his own, and Day has long targeted him as a recruit since his high school days.
A four-star recruit out of high school, Calhoun spent two seasons at Utah and Alabama, accumulating 27 tackles and 10 pass deflections. With the Buckeyes losing multiple key defensive backs from this season's roster, including Caleb Downs and Davison Igbinosun, Calhoun will have a prime opportunity to earn playing time.
The addition of Calhoun is just one piece of Ohio State's transfer portal puzzle, as they also signed Georgia transfer Dominic Kelly on the same day. With the close of the transfer portal window looming, Day and his staff were able to secure two key additions to boost their roster ahead of the 2026 season.
As the Buckeyes look to rebuild after a disappointing College Football Playoff loss, Calhoun's arrival is an exciting development for fans hoping to see a strong defensive effort in Columbus. With his experience and skillset, the Cincinnati native has the potential to make an immediate impact on the team.
just heard about Cameron Calhoun joining Ohio State and I gotta say, this guy's got skills 
! Having played for Utah and Alabama already, he must be pretty tough 
. Losing key DBs like Caleb Downs and Davison Igbinosun is a big blow, but Calhoun's arrival is exactly what the Buckeyes need to boost their defense 
. I'm hyped to see how he'll fit in with Ryan Day's coaching staff 
. Can't wait for the 2026 season! 
. I think it's awesome that Ohio State was able to snag Calhoun from Michigan! He's got a lot of experience under his belt and will definitely be a boost to their defense. The fact that he's a local boy from Cincinnati is even cooler 
. With Day shaking up the roster, I'm hoping we'll see some fresh faces on the field come 2026 season. I wonder if Calhoun will have any say in how he plays... like, will he be a starter or what? 
i've been saying it since he was a recruit ryan day is the real deal and i'm so hyped for him to bring in more talent like calhoun 
they need him on defense ASAP ohio state needs a solid d to bounce back from that crappy playoff loss 
I was reading about the new transfer at Ohio State and I gotta say its gonna be interesting 2 see how it all plays out 
. I mean, he had originally committed to Michigan but ended up switching teams lol like thats just how it goes sometimes 
so maybe this transfer will help him turn around that team 
. But what's going on here? Is this a sign of a bigger shake-up coming? The transfer portal is always a wild card, and it'll be fun to watch Calhoun develop into his role 
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calhoun's got some serious skills, especially since he spent 2 seasons in the sec 
calhoun's arrival is def a boost for their defense, especially with all those losses from last season... hope he can live up to the hype and bring some much-needed stability to that side of the ball