Ohio State Buckeyes Earn Preseason All-American Honors

Ohio State Buckeyes football players have earned preseason All-American honors, with seven players selected.

The Buckeyes are tied with Notre Dame and Texas for the fourth-most players on Athlon Sports' preseason All-America teams.

What are the preseason All-American teams?

Jeremiah Smith was named to the First Team, while Julian Sayin and Austin Siereveld were named to the Second Team.

Bo Jackson was named to the Third Team, and Luke Montgomery, Carson Hinzman, and Kenyatta Jackson were named to the Fourth Team.

Why does it matter for Ohio State Buckeyes?

These preseason honors are a significant recognition of the team's talent and potential for the upcoming season.

The Buckeyes will face Ball State Cardinals on September 5, 2026, in their season opener.

What comes next for Ohio State Buckeyes?

The team will participate in the Big Ten Media Days from July 28-30, 2026, before starting their season.

And with the College Football Playoff first round scheduled for December 18-19, 2026, the Buckeyes have a long season ahead.

But for now, the focus is on preparing for the season opener against Ball State.

So the team will use the preseason to fine-tune their strategy and build on their strengths.

The Buckeyes' coaching staff, led by their experienced coaches, will play a key role in the team's success.