WATCH: Ohio State coach Ryan Day announces 2026 football captains
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day announced seven captains for the 2026 football season. Watch the moment here.
On Saturday, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day unveiled the names of the 2026 football captains for the Buckeyes. The selection of captains in Ohio State's program is determined by a vote from the players, with the number of captains varying from year to year. This season, Ohio State will be led by seven captains, marking the seventh time in program history that the team has reached this milestone.
Among the announced captains are Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, Brandon Inniss, Austin Siereveld, Jaylen McClain, and Payton Pierce. The captains were revealed during a press conference by Day, with the Ohio State football team present. The creative team shared the moment on the Ohio State Football X account. A video of the announcement can be viewed via the link provided.
Day also announced that Brandon Inniss will receive the seventh Block O award in program history, a significant honor. Ohio State's season kicks off on Saturday, September 5, against Ball State in the Shoe game. With just one week remaining until the opening bell, the Buckeyes are already in full game week mode. For the latest Ohio State news, follow Buckeyes Wire on X (formerly Twitter) and like their Facebook page.
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