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COLUMBUS — Ohio State landed its first addition of the spring transfer portal window — and it is at one of the Buckeyes' biggest positions of need.

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COLUMBUS — The Buckeyes have their first addition of the spring Transfer Portal window — and it is at one of their biggest position of need.  North

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Ohio State has made a massive splash in the NCAA transfer portal, landing a commitment from Beau Atkinson, a source tells On3's Pete Nakos. The

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The Buckeyes have secured a game-changing addition with former North Carolina defensive end Beau Atkinson committing via the transfer portal. Atkinson, a standout pass rusher, chose Ohio State over Georgia and South Carolina. His arrival bolsters the defensive line under the leadership of new defensive coordinator Matt Patricia. Discover what this means for the Buckeyes' defense, depth chart, and 2025 season aspirations.

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