Ohio State lands '24 recruit Air Noland after losing Dylan Raiola

Ohio State has had no issues recruiting top-tier offensive players under Ryan Day, and the staff continued its success on Saturday when quarterback Air Noland announced his commitment to the Buckeyes for the 2024 season.

A 6-foot-3, 195-pound pocket-passer from Fairburn, Georgia, Noland had a top seven of Alabama, Arkansas, Clemson, Miami, Ohio State, Oregon and Texas A&M before his commitment. Ohio State had only officially offered Noland a scholarship on April 1, but the coaches had been in communication with him before the offer.

The coaches had deliberated on Noland and had a spot to fill after losing a commitment from Dylan Raiola, the No. 1 overall prospect in the 2024 class, in December, 2022. The Buckeyes needed a signal caller and now have Noland in the class to fill the void.

As a junior, Noland had 4,095 yards passing with 55 touchdown to four interceptions. He also rushed for 156 yards and five touchdowns.

The Buckeyes have been on a tear since the start of March, adding six commitments over the past month. With Noland on board, Ohio State now has four ESPN 300 commitments, nine total commitments and eight that are on the offensive side of the ball.