The Ohio State football program missed a massive opportunity to improve a position of need in the transfer portal.
So far, the Ohio State football team has been relatively inactive regarding the transfer portal, having not received any commitments yet. Although they have engaged in discussions with some players, these talks have not resulted in any signings. Meanwhile, other solid players are starting to choose different programs.
One of the most pressing concerns on the current roster is the kicking position. Jayden Fielding has struggled significantly this season, notably missing two field goals under 40 yards during the game against TTUN, which raises doubts about his reliability.
The Buckeyes had a chance to secure one of the top kickers in the transfer portal, Jesus Gomez, who transferred from Eastern Michigan. Unfortunately, Ohio State never reached out to Gomez, who ultimately committed to another program instead.
This means Ohio State missed out on a talented kicker. Gomez not only possesses strong leg power but also excellent accuracy, having achieved a long of 57 yards and an 80% success rate on field goal attempts last season. Instead of joining the Buckeyes, he chose to play for the Arizona State Sun Devils.
It’s unclear why Ohio State opted not to pursue Gomez, especially considering their lack of confidence in Fielding. In addition to his missed field goals against TTUN, Fielding also kicked the ball out of bounds three consecutive times on kickoffs against Marshall.
Ohio State has struggled to find a dependable kicker for quite some time. Without acquiring someone new from the transfer portal, that situation is unlikely to change. It’s a relatively simple issue to address within the roster, but no steps have been taken to fix it. Ryan Day must prioritize resolving this matter.
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