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Ohio State · Big TenKenyatta Jackson Jr. Emerges as Ohio State Captain After Finding His Voice
The Ohio State defensive end changed how he led during the offseason and now holds a captaincy. What that means for his role on the field has not been established.
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AUG 26, 2026
AUG 26, 2026
01 · The NewsWhat Happened
Ohio State defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. is reported to have become a team captain after changing how he led during the offseason. Jackson found his voice in the Buckeyes locker room and became more willing to speak to teammates. That change has now carried into Ohio State’s leadership group. Ohio State hasn’t publicly detailed how the captaincy was decided or whether it changes Jackson’s responsibilities on Saturdays. His place in the defensive-end rotation, his workload, and the specific duties attached to the role remain unknown.
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