Recruiting outlook: 1–11 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Buckeyes · Columbus, Ohio · Big Ten
Head coach
Starts by eligibility remaining
Hatch: players who may have one more season under the House settlement rules.
This season's roster
27
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Counters 28
Designated seats above cap 0
Coach's 2024–25 avg 27 (historical)
Coach's usual roster
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
0–6
Spots left
Ceiling, not spots available.
Designated seats leaving: 0 (not backfilled).
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
1–2
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
6
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
6
Spots left
Estimate · How this is counted
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year | GP | GS | G | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Knisely | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | MMidfielder/Defender | Columbus, OhioOlentangy Orange | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amanda Schlueter | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | FForward/Midfielder | Union, Ky. | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 12 | 3 |
| Andrea LuPrevious school: San Diego Surf | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | MMidfielder | Palo Alto, Calif.Henry Gunn | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Anika Poremba | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | DDefender/Forward | Ashburn, Va.Independence High School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Ava Bramblett | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | DDefender/Midfielder | Noblesville, Ind. | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Ava Greco | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | MMidfielder | Brooklin, OntarioBill Crothers Secondary School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Berkley Mape | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Westlake Village, Calif. | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| Callie Tumilty | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | F | Naperville, Ill.Naperville Central | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Elle BrittPrevious school: Indiana | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | MMidfielder | Cincinnati, OhioSt. Ursula Academy | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| Isla Eaton | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | F | Colorado Springs, Colo.Pine Creek | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacinda Bonham | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | DDefender/Midfielder | Avon, OhioSaint Joseph Academy | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Jadin Bonham | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | F | Avon, OhioSaint Joseph Academy | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 9 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| Lily Danner | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | F | Cincinnati, Ohio | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | – | – | – | – |
| Mai Ly Marella | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | DDefender | Cleveland, Ohio | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliyah Morrison | Seasons left: 2–3 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Jr. | FForward/Midfielder | Garner, N.C.Crossroads Flex High School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mia McSweeneyPrevious school: Oregon | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Prior collegeAssumed clockListed as Sr. | DDefender | Roseville, Calif.Woodcreek | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mia StevensPrevious school: Ohio Elite ECNL | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | F | Cincinnati, OhioThe Summit County Day School | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Micayla Decker | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | DDefender | Frisco, TexasLebanon Trail | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| Natalie Garcia | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | MMidfielder/Defender | Northville, Mich. | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nette-Nina Hiltunen | Seasons left: 1–2 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Sr. | DDefender | Helsinki, Finland | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Reese Brown | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | F | Beavercreek, OhioBeavercreek | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Lijewski | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | MMidfielder/Defender | Hudson, Wis.River Falls | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sofia GoetterPrevious school: FC Delco | Seasons left: 4–5 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as Fr. | MMidfielder | Olyphant, Penn.Mid Valley | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Bering | Seasons left: 3–4 (transitional)Assumed clockListed as So. | F | New Albany, OhioNew Albany | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 |