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Ohio State football awards tracker 2025: See the list of accolades

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.
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.
  • All-America second team (AFCA and Walter Camp) and third team (AP)

  • Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year

  • Big Ten freshman of the year

  • 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.
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.
  • 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.
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.
  • All-America first team (AFCA, AP, CBS, FWAA, On3, Sporting News and Walter Camp)

  • Big Ten receiver of the year

  • 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.
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.
  • All-America second team (AFCA, AP, On3 and Sporting News)

  • 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.
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.
  • 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.
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.
  • 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.
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.
  • 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.
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.
  • All-America second team (AFCA)

  • 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.
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.
  • All-America first team (AFCA)

  • All-Big Ten third team (media)

Tegra Tshabola

Ohio State Buckeyes offensive line coach Tyler Bowen talks to offensive lineman Tegra Tshabola (77) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 22, 2025. Ohio State won 42-9.
Ohio State Buckeyes offensive line coach Tyler Bowen talks to offensive lineman Tegra Tshabola (77) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 22, 2025. Ohio State won 42-9.
  • 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.
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.
  • 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.
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.
  • All-America first team (On3), second team (AFCA, Sporting News and Walter Camp) and third team (AP)

  • 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.
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.
  • 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.
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.
  • All-America first team (AFCA, AP, CBS, FWAA, On3, Sporting News and Walter Camp)

  • Big Ten defensive lineman of the year

  • 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.
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.
  • 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.
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.
  • All-Big Ten honorable mention (media and coaches)

Arvell Reese

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese (8) reacts during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese (8) reacts during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin.
  • All-America first team (AFCA, AP, CBS, On3 and Walter Camp) and second team (Sporting News)

  • Big Ten linebacker of the year

  • 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.
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.
  • All-America first team (Sporting News) second team (AFCA, AP and On3)

  • 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.
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.
  • 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.
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.
  • All-Big Ten first-team selection (media)

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Jermaine Mathews

Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (7) celebrates in the first half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (7) celebrates in the first half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.
  • 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.
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.
  • Jim Thorpe Award winner

  • Lott IMPACT Trophy recipient

  • All-America first team (AFCA, AP, CBS, FWAA, On3, Sporting News and Walter Camp)

  • Big Ten defensive player of the year

  • Big Ten defensive back of the year

  • All-Big Ten first-team selection (media and coaches)

Jaylen McClain

Ohio State Buckeyes safety Jaylen McClain (18) tries to tackle Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) in the fourth quarter of their game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on Aug 30, 2025.
Ohio State Buckeyes safety Jaylen McClain (18) tries to tackle Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) in the fourth quarter of their game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on Aug 30, 2025.
  • 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.
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.
  • 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.
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.
  • All-Big Ten honorable mention (coaches)

John Ferlmann

  • 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.
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.
  • 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

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