Cleveland, OH
Which Ohio State prospects are visiting for the Nebraska game?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State will have another big recruiting weekend on deck this weekend, as a host of talented recruits will head to Columbus for the matchup against Nebraska.
The Buckeyes and Cornhuskers will square off at noon on FOX.
A list of the visiting recruits is below. As always, the rankings are per the 247Sports composite rankings:
2025 prospects (verbal commits bolded)
| Player, Pos. | School | Rank (Pos.) | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jahkeem Stewart, DL | Edna Karr (La.) | No. 16 (No. 3) | Five |
| Zahir Mathis, DE | Imhotep Institute (Pa.) | No. 65 (No. 5) | Four |
- Certainly the most notable prospect visiting this weekend, five-star defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart will make a trip to Columbus after a visit to Oregon on Oct. 12. One of the priority targets for Ohio State this cycle, Stewart will also be in town for the Michigan game in late November.
- Four-star defensive end Zahir Mathis will make his official visit this weekend, a notable visit for Ohio State’s defensive line room. In-state Penn State has been actively trying to flip Mathis’ pledge.
2026 prospects
| Player, Pos. | School | Rank (Pos.) | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ja’Michael Jones, RB | Pike Road (Ala.) | No. 289 (No. 22) | Four |
| Corbyn Fordham, TE | The Bolles School (Fla.) | No. 306 (No. 16) | Four |
| J.B. Shabazz, OL | East Forsyth (N.C.) | No. 285 (No. 25) | Four |
| Jaire Richburg, WR | East Forsyth (N.C.) | N/A | N/A |
| Favour Akih, RB | Rutherford B Hayes (Delaware, OH) | N/A | N/A |
- Four-star running back Ja’Michael Jones could continue Ohio State’s new inroads in Alabama, if he chooses to commit to the Buckeyes one day. The talented back already has 16 offers.
- Four-star Corbyn Fordham will be on campus once again this weekend. He has 27 offers, but will make a return trip to Columbus. 247Sports reported his visit.
- Massive offensive tackle J.B. Shabazz will see Columbus for the first time this weekend. Ohio State is one of his 13 offers.
- Wide receiver Jaire Richburg, a teammate of Shabazz’s, will come with him to Columbus. He does not currently hold an Ohio State offer.
- Local running back product Favour Akih will make the quick trip to Columbus for the game against Nebraska. He does not have an Ohio State offer.
2027 prospects
| Player, Pos. | School | Rank (Pos.) | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Cypher, LB | Millbrook (N.C.) | N/A | N/A |
| Trae Taylor, QB | Carmel Catholic (IL) | N/A | N/A |
| Dakota Guerrant, ATH | Harper Woods (Mich.) | No. 29 (No. 5) | Five |
| Maxwell Hiller, OT | Coatesville Area (Pa.) | No. 29 (No. 4) | Five |
| Max Brown, LB | Jefferson (Ga.) | N/A | N/A |
- Linebacker Quinton Cypher, a North Carolina product, will be in attendance this weekend. He has 14 scholarship offers, including one from Ohio State.
- Quarterback Trae Taylor will be in attendance for the Buckeyes this weekend. He already has 29 scholarship offers, and received one from Ohio State in mid-June.
- Five-star receiver Dakota Guerrant will be back on campus for Ohio State this weekend. He received an offer from the Buckeyes in June.
- Five-star offensive tackle Maxwell Hiller is sure to be a top priority for Ohio State in the 2027 cycle, as the talented offensive tackle already boasts offers from Penn State, Michigan and Ohio State.
- Linebacker Max Brown will come to Columbus this weekend as well. He has four reported offers, but the Buckeyes are one of them.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Former co-owner of the legendary Cleveland restaurant Sokolowski’s University Inn has died.
65-year-old Michael Sokolowski passed away on Tuesday, according to his obituary.
Established in Tremont in 1923, Sokolowski’s University Inn was Cleveland’s oldest family-owned and operated restaurant. It was a recipient of the prestigious James Beard “American Classics” Award in 2014. It closed it doors for good in 2020.
Read Obit below
MICHAEL PAUL SOKOLOWSKI, age 65; passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee McCue); loving father of George McDougall (Erika) and Sara; grandfather of Nicole and Emerson; Son of the late Bernard Sr. and Marion (nee Szwejkowski); dear brother of Bernard Jr. (Mary) and Mary Lou Balbier (Ronald); loving brother-in-law, uncle and dear friend of many. Mike was the co-owner of Sokolowski’s University Inn, a Cleveland landmark restaurant since 1923 and a James Beard Award winner. He played baseball and football for Cleveland Central Catholic and graduated from Otterbein University. Michael was a member of the Greater Cleveland Umpire Association, officiating many Cleveland Indians Fantasy Camps. He loved cooking and taught classes at the Polaris Career Center for their community culinary arts program. Mike loved music, attending many concerts, and playing drums in bands and for his parish church masses. Former President of the Cleveland Society of Poles and a member of the Knights of Columbus Trinity Council. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Cleveland Central Catholic High School, 6550 Baxter Ave., Cleveland, OH 44105.
Mass of Christian burial at St. John Cantius Catholic Church, 906 College Ave, Cleveland, Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12 noon. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Family and friends received at the church, Saturday from 10 a.m.-12 noon.
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If You Could Put Any Cleveland Baseball Player from the Past on the 2026 Team, Who Would it Be?
We are beginning to see the 2026 roster shape up – now it’s time to get your time machines out.
What Cleveland baseball player from the past would make the biggest impact on the 2026 Cleveland Guardians?
Is it 2017 Francisco Lindor anchoring the team from the shortstop position? Or 1948 Lou Boudreau?
Is it 2002 Jim Thome or 2006 Travis Hafner providing thump in the middle of the lineup? Maybe 1953 Al Rosen gets to DH and spell Jose at third?
Is it 2014 Michael Brantely in right field? 1994 Kenny Lofton in center? 2006 Grady Sizemore in center? 1920 Tris Speaker in center?
1995 Albert Belle providing a shock to the system in left?
Or do you want an ace – maybe 2017 Corey Kluber, 1946 Bob Feller, 2008 CC Sabathia, 1969 Sam McDowell, 1972 Gaylord Perry, 2008 Cliff Lee or 1968 Luis Tiant?
Let us know your choice in the comments below!
Cleveland, OH
House explosion in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood catches neighboring houses on fire
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A house explosion in Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood caught its two neighboring houses and a car on fire and covered the street in thick smoke.
The family who lived in the house that exploded was not home at the time, Cleveland Fire confirmed.
Cleveland EMS told 19 News that paramedics evaluated a 14-year-old boy in stable condition and will be transported by private vehicle for medical assistance.
All residents were safely evacuated and are being assisted by the Red Cross.
The houses are in the 5900 block of Cable Avenue, east of Broadway.
The two-story house that exploded collapsed after noon, Cleveland Fire confirmed.
The explosion and blaze caught the neighboring houses on both sides on fire, Cleveland Fire said.
Below is raw video our 19 News crews captured on scene:
Our cameras captured a first responder carrying a young child on the street away from the home, but it is unknown which house the child lived in.
Cleveland Fire said that 10 companies and 45 firefighters had all fires under control in an hour and a half.
Clouds of smoke filled the nearby streets, creating dangerously low visibility and difficult breathing conditions.
The plume of smoke could be seen for miles, even in downtown Cleveland and Parma.
The cause of the explosion and the estimated damage amount have yet to be determined. Enbridge Gas is on scene, and 19 News is waiting to hear back.
Return to 19 News for updates.
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