Overview

• Ohio State designated linebacker Sonny Styles as the 2025 Block O recipient, making him the sixth honoree and second straight linebacker to wear the No. 0 jersey in tribute to Bill Willis.
• Head coach Ryan Day named four captains—Sonny Styles, safety Caleb Downs, wide receiver Brandon Inniss and offensive lineman Austin Siereveld—to lead the team this season.
• Styles started all 16 games during last year’s national championship run and recorded 100 tackles, six sacks and a forced fumble.
• Brandon Inniss earned a captain’s role despite not yet starting a game at receiver, highlighting his off-field impact in the locker room.
• The Buckeyes return three defensive starters—Styles, Downs and Davison Igbinosun—underscoring continuity on that side of the ball.