𝙀𝙎𝙋𝙉: 𝙉𝙤. 1 𝘼𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙊𝙝𝙞𝙤 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚’𝙨 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙏𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙚, 𝘽𝙔𝙐 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙪𝙗𝙪𝙧𝙣….

— In a major recruiting victory that has sent shockwaves across the college football landscape, the nation’s No. 1 high school football player, five-star quarterback Jayden “Jet” Matthews, has officially committed to Ohio State University, turning down offers from Tennessee, BYU, and Auburn.

Matthews, a 6-foot-4, 215-pound dual-threat phenom from Allen, Texas, made the announcement during a nationally televised segment on ESPN, surrounded by family, teammates, and his high school coach. Donning a scarlet Buckeyes cap, Matthews declared, “This has been a tough decision, but I feel like Ohio State gives me the best opportunity to grow as a player and a person. I’m ready to chase championships in Columbus.”

Widely regarded as a generational talent, Matthews threw for 4,372 yards and 48 touchdowns while rushing for another 1,102 yards and 19 scores during his senior season. Recruiting services have praised his arm strength, poise under pressure, and football IQ, drawing comparisons to past Buckeye greats like Justin Fields and C.J. Stroud.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day responded to the commitment with enthusiasm: “Jayden is a game-changer. He’s the kind of player that elevates everyone around him. We’re building something special here, and his commitment solidifies our direction.”

The decision ends a recruiting saga that had been closely watched for months. Tennessee had made a late push, emphasizing its revamped offense and NIL opportunities. Auburn offered Matthews a clear path to start as a freshman. BYU, the surprise finalist, had impressed the Matthews family with its academic offerings and strong quarterback development history. But in the end, it was Ohio State’s consistent success, elite receiver room, and pro-style system that sealed the deal.

Social media erupted moments after the announcement, with Buckeye Nation celebrating the addition of their newest star. “Welcome to The Brotherhood, Jet!” tweeted OSU All-American wide receiver Malik Anderson.

Matthews is expected to enroll early in January 2026 and compete for the starting role in spring camp. With the Buckeyes already boasting the nation’s No. 2 recruiting class, his commitment could push them to the top spot — and set the stage for a national title run in the years to come.

“Jet is flying to Columbus,” one ESPN analyst joked. “And the Big Ten just got a lot scarier.”