OTF Premium Marcus Fakatou note | Wednesday 5:40 p.m.

[Hank South]

A source close to the Ohio State commit Marcus Fakatou tells OTF that the five-star defensive lineman intends on visiting Texas for the Ohio State game on Sept. 12. 

This will mark Fakatou's second game visit at DKR after taking in Texas-Texas A&M last November. He returned in April and then again for an official visit in June. 

Recruit through the whistle... 

[Hornsdxx]

Interesting

[taxsaver]

apparently on HIS DIME?  right?

[Hornsdxx]

There was a video circulating recently where Fakatou was basically saying if he didn’t commit to Ohio state it would have been Georgia

[Hank South]

2 minutes ago, taxsaver said:

apparently on HIS DIME?  right?

Yes he's already taken his OV. Fakatou probably has no shortage of dimes though. Cali HS kids can earn NIL. 

[Hank South]

Just now, Hornsdxx said:

There was a video circulating recently where Fakatou was basically saying if he didn’t commit to Ohio state it would have been Georgia

Everybody finishes second that doesn't finish first when you think about it. 

But if Texas wasn't second they were third, so not a huge drop off. He even admitted Texas wasn't in his top eight before the April visit, so they've made a big jump for him regardless over the last 4-5 months. 

[Joe Zura]

Ok…… Cool……… Hookem……….

[WRNC]

“Coach (Will) Muschamp and coach (LaAllan) Clark have kept contact with me since I committed. They haven’t broken it. Even though I’m committed, that shows a lot of love from their side so it’s only right I go show them love, too."

https://www.elevenwarriors.com/skull-sessions/2026/08/163453/skull-session-ryan-day-shows-personality-at-monday-presser-marcus-fakatou-schedules-visit-for-ohio-state-texas-game

[Wentwood]

We are playing the team he is committed too. 
That said, always like getting guys to Austin and the campus!

[CageRader]

Gerry said earlier this should be viewed as a visit to watch Ohio State at this point.  Never say never...

[LonghornFan4Ever]

Hopefully he can bring DJ Jacobs with him too…

[BurntOrangeHorn]

Texas cannot flip him if he does not visit Texas again.  There is a sequence to recruiting.

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[GoHorns1]

1 hour ago, taxsaver said:

apparently on HIS DIME?  right?

Yep

[Jujujuice]

1 hour ago, Hank South said:

A source close to the Ohio State commit Marcus Fakatou tells OTF that the five-star defensive lineman intends on visiting Texas for the Ohio State game on Sept. 12. 

This will mark Fakatou's second game visit at DKR after taking in Texas-Texas A&M last November. He returned in April and then again for an official visit in June. 

Recruit through the whistle... 

that’s just him wanting to see the team he committed to play in a big game for free.   Should’ve made him pay for a ticket.  

[Gerry Hamilton]

3 hours ago, taxsaver said:

apparently on HIS DIME?  right?

It has to be. He already made an official visit. 

Please tell me nobody is reporting otherwise lol 

[Robbin Antono]

7 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

It has to be. He already made an official visit. 

Please tell me nobody is reporting otherwise lol 

But the game ticket is free right?

[Hank South]

2 hours ago, Robbin Antono said:

But the game ticket is free right?

Correct 

[BurntOrangeHorn]

His anOSU recruitment was at the Motel 6 level.  Perhaps his eyes will open up this time.  Baker and LaAllen Clark seem to have a channel with him.  Will Muschamp turn it up??

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[Deep in the heart]

I've heard he is pretty solid with his commitment to Ohio St. Hopefully a win will open his eyes. Especially if Colin goes off.

[jcash02]

An Ohio State commit attending an Ohio State game doesn't really move the needle. 

 

[Gerry Hamilton]

1 minute ago, jcash02 said:

An Ohio State commit attending an Ohio State game doesn't really move the needle. 

 

Correct for me. If Texas was playing (insert school other than Ohio State) ... he wouldn't have interest in attending. 

Texas will continue to work to hang around the rim, however 

[Deep in the heart]

6 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

Correct for me. If Texas was playing (insert school other than Ohio State) ... he wouldn't have interest in attending. 

Texas will continue to work to hang around the rim, however 

This is another reason we have to win this game. Send Fakatou home with something to think about.