Instant Reaction: Elite Texas Running Back James Peoples Commits To Ohio State

The Ohio State Buckeyes didn't sign a running back in the 2023 recruiting class, but they're already off to a great start for 2024. James Peoples, a 4-star prospect out of San Antonio, Texas, ranked as the No. 69 overall prospect in his class in the 247 composite, just announced his commitment to the Buckeyes. Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr of BuckeyeHuddle.com break down the impact of the news, the importance of a strong class of backs for the Buckeyes in 2024, and much more. Plus, could Ohio State be less than a week from locking in its 2024 quarterback as well?