Ohio State Announces 2025 Football Team Captains
Columbus, Ohio – Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has officially announced the captains who will guide the Buckeyes during the 2025 college football season. The team voted safety Caleb Downs, linebacker Sonny Styles, offensive lineman Austin Siereveld, and wide receiver Brandon Inniss as leaders both on and off the field.
Caleb Downs, a junior standout, quickly became a force for the Buckeyes after transferring last season. Named Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year and a unanimous First Team All-American, Downs recorded 82 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, and two interceptions in 2024. He continues to excel academically as an OSU Scholar-Athlete.
Sonny Styles, the senior linebacker, returns as Ohio State’s leading tackler with 100 stops in 16 games last year. He was also nominated for the Big Ten Jackie Robinson Community & Impact Award for his contributions beyond football.
On the offensive line, Austin Siereveld brings versatility and consistency. He started six games, including two playoff appearances logging nearly 500 snaps while showcasing his ability at both guard and tackle.
At wide receiver, Brandon Inniss enters his third season ready to take on a larger role. He will be a dependable target in the passing game and a contributor on special teams, with 14 career punt returns and three kickoff returns.
The No. 3-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes will kick off their season on August 30, 2025, in a top-ranked showdown against No. 1 Texas at Ohio Stadium (noon, FOX).
Here’s Ohio State’s 2025 football schedule:
Nov. 29 – at Michigan (Noon, FOX)
Aug. 30 – Texas (Noon, FOX)
Sept. 6 – Grambling (3:30 p.m., BTN)
Sept. 13 – Ohio (7 p.m., Peacock)
Sept. 20 – Off
Sept. 27 – at Washington (TBD)
Oct. 4 – Minnesota (TBD)
Oct. 11 – at Illinois (TBD)
Oct. 18 – at Wisconsin (TBD)
Oct. 25 – Off
Nov. 1 – Penn State (TBD)
Nov. 8 – at Purdue (TBD)
Nov. 15 – UCLA (TBD)
Nov. 22 – Rutgers (TBD)
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