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Ohio State defensive back Lorenzo Styles Jr. met with the media to preview the College Football Playoff matchup vs. Miami in the Cotton Bowl.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football could have a defensive player back on the field for its postseason run. Defensive end C.J. Hicks has not played since a Week 5 win at Washington. The decision to sideline him was made in an effort to preserve his redshirt status.
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs was recognized as the top defensive back in the nation during the college football awards show.
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Caleb Downs season in review: Ohio State’s defensive heartbeat and the nation’s best safety
Caleb Downs capped his season with a haul of the most prestigious honors available to a defensive back. He won the Lott Impact Trophy, recognizing not just elite play on the field but leadership, integrity, and community contribution, becoming only the second Buckeye to ever win the award.
Matt Patricia has been bought into what it means to be a Buckeye. He grinds, he succeeds and he leads. In just his first season as Ohio State's defensive coordi
Ohio State football coach has been hired at an ACC team that needs help. This team has been struggling for decades.