Former Elite Recruit Enters Portal For OSU Immediately After Miami Loss

A former top 100 recruit, Jelani Thurman, a junior TE for the Buckeyes, has entered his name into the transfer portal immediately after the Buckeyes Cotton Bowl loss to Miami:

BREAKING: Ohio State TE Jelani Thurman plans to enter the @TransferPortal, his agent tells @On3Sports

The 6’6 250 TE appeared in 21 games in his time with the Buckeyes

He’ll have 2 years of eligibility left

Repped by @rosenhaussports https://t.co/RlUbB6EMhS pic.twitter.com/r0pwpbXmed

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 1, 2026

OSU, favored to win the Championship, lost a heart-breaker to Miami.