Ohio State Names 7 Captains for 2026 | Ohio State Buckeyes Football News

Ohio State Buckeyes unveil their seven captains for the 2026 season — a rare honor voted on by players themselves — featuring Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, Brandon Inniss (also earning the prestigious Block O award), Austin Siereveld, Jaylen McClain, and Payton Pierce. Coach Ryan Day announced the picks on the field with the team in attendance, setting the stage for a thrilling opener against Ball State on Sept. 5. Fans got a front-row seat via the program’s X account as the moment unfolded — energy is high as these leaders prepare to steer the scarlet and gray into the new campaign. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3be08153d9c6ea27