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Ohio State football awards tracker 2025: See the list of accolades
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The awards circuit in college football is underway following the end of the regular season .
It leaves Ohio State players to receive national and conference awards over the span of two weeks.
There has been significant recognition for the Buckeyes , who have had seven players receive first-team All-America honors to match a program record from 1974.
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The star-studded roster helped the Buckeyes to start 12-0 for the first time since 2019 and earn the No. 2 seed in the College Football Playoff.
To keep tabs on which players receive postseason recognition, an updated list can be found below:
Julian Sayin
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) takes a snap during the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025.
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All-America second team (AFCA and Walter Camp) and third team (AP)
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Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year
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Big Ten freshman of the year
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All-Big Ten second team (media and coaches)
Bo Jackson
Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) stiff arms UCLA Bruins linebacker Donavyn Pellot (0) in the second half of the NCAA college football game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.
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All-Big Ten second team (coaches)
Jeremiah Smith
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) runs the ball during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin.
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All-America first team (AFCA, AP, CBS, FWAA, On3, Sporting News and Walter Camp)
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Big Ten receiver of the year
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All-Big Ten first team (media and coaches)
Carnell Tate
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) catches a pass during the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 1, 2025.
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All-America second team (AFCA, AP, On3 and Sporting News)
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All-Big Ten first team (media and coaches)
Max Klare
Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Max Klare (86) tries to run past Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive back Cam Miller (7) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 22, 2025. Ohio State won 42-9.
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All-Big Ten first team (media and coaches)
Will Kacmarek
Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Will Kacmarek (89) stiff arms Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Keon Wylie (32) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 1, 2025.
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All-Big Ten honorable mention (media and coaches)
Austin Siereveld
Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Austin Siereveld (67) blocks Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive lineman Rushawn Lawrence (16) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Oct. 4, 2025.
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All-Big Ten second team (coaches)
Luke Montgomery
Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Luke Montgomery (51) reacts during the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. Ohio State won 27-9.
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All-America second team (AFCA)
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All-Big Ten second team (media and coaches)
Carson Hinzman
Ohio State Buckeyes offensive linemen Tegra Tshabola (77), Carson Hinzman (75) and Luke Montgomery (51) wait for the ball to be put in play in the second half at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin.
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All-America first team (AFCA)
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All-Big Ten third team (media)
Tegra Tshabola
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All-Big Ten third team (media)
Phillip Daniels
Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Phillip Daniels (70) sings "Carmen Ohio" following the NCAA football game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 22, 2025. Ohio State won 42-9.
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All-Big Ten third team (media)
Caden Curry
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Caden Curry (92) sacks Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. (2) during the second half of the NCAA football game at Husky Stadium in Seattle on Sept. 27, 2025. Ohio State won 24-6.
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All-America first team (On3), second team (AFCA, Sporting News and Walter Camp) and third team (AP)
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All-Big Ten first-team selection (media)
Kenyatta Jackson
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (97) reacts across from Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 22, 2025. Ohio State won 42-9.
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All-Big Ten honorable mention (media and coaches)
Kayden McDonald
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Kayden McDonald (98) celebrates a fumble recovery with cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (7) after stripping the ball from Illinois Fighting Illini running back Ca'Lil Valentine (5) during the first half of the NCAA football game at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025.
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All-America first team (AFCA, AP, CBS, FWAA, On3, Sporting News and Walter Camp)
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Big Ten defensive lineman of the year
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All-Big Ten first-team selection (media and coaches)
Eddrick Houston
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Eddrick Houston (96) celebrates a sack of Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) during the first half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 22, 2025.
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All-Big Ten honorable mention (media)
Tywone Malone
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Tywone Malone Jr. (95) celebrates during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium in Seattle on Sept. 27, 2025.
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All-Big Ten honorable mention (media and coaches)
Arvell Reese
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All-America first team (AFCA, AP, CBS, On3 and Walter Camp) and second team (Sporting News)
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Big Ten linebacker of the year
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All-Big Ten first-team selection (media and coaches)
Sonny Styles
Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles (0) celebrates a sack by defensive back Caleb Downs (2) during the second half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 22, 2025. Ohio State won 42-9.
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All-America first team (Sporting News) second team (AFCA, AP and On3)
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All-Big Ten first-team selection (media and coaches)
Payton Pierce
Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Payton Pierce (26) motions during the NCAA football game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Oct. 4, 2025.
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All-Big Ten honorable mention (media)
Davison Igbinosun
Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Davison Igbinosun (1) celebrates after defeating the Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA football game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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All-Big Ten first-team selection (media)
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Jermaine Mathews
Ohio State defensive back had two interceptions during the 2025 season.
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All-Big Ten third-team selection (coaches)
Caleb Downs
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs (2) celebrates during the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. Ohio State won 27-9.
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Jim Thorpe Award winner
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Lott IMPACT Trophy recipient
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All-America first team (AFCA, AP, CBS, FWAA, On3, Sporting News and Walter Camp)
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Big Ten defensive player of the year
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Big Ten defensive back of the year
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All-Big Ten first-team selection (media and coaches)
Jaylen McClain
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All-Big Ten third-team selection (coaches)
Lorenzo Styles Jr.
Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Lorenzo Styles Jr. (3) tackles Washington Huskies wide receiver Omari Evans (5) during the first half of the NCAA football game at Husky Stadium in Seattle on Sept. 27, 2025.
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All-Big Ten honorable mention (media and coaches)
Jayden Fielding
Ohio State Buckeyes punter Joe McGuire (42) holds as kicker Jayden Fielding (38) kicks a field goal during the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. Ohio State won 27-9.
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All-Big Ten honorable mention (coaches)
John Ferlmann
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All-Big Ten second-team selection (media)
Brandon Inniss
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Brandon Inniss (1) runs around Michigan Wolverines tight end Zack Marshall (83) on a punt return during the NCAA football game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. Ohio State won 27-9.
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All-Big Ten honorable mention for special teams (media and coaches)
Joey Kaufman covers Ohio State football for The Columbus Dispatch. Email him at jkaufman@dispatch.com and follow along on Bluesky , Instagram and X for more.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State football postseason player awards tracker for 2025
