Simply put, our immediate recruiting geography - IN, MI, OH, IL and KY - does not produce many 5 stars. That matters.
Of course it can be overcome. OSU has had some recent success, but they still badly trail the elites (Bama, Clemson, Georgia).
But after we win our 31st National Title this year (using Bama math), things will pick up.
EDIT: Added a link that further illustrates my point.
Link: State breakout
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