2024 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

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2024 Ohio State Buckeyes football
Ohio State Buckeyes logo.svg
Conference Big Ten Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 3
APNo. 3
Record3–0 (0–0 Big Ten)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly (1st season)
Co-offensive coordinator Brian Hartline (2nd season)
Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles (3rd season)
Captain Emeka Egbuka
TreVeyon Henderson
Jack Sawyer
Cody Simon
Home stadium Ohio Stadium
Seasons
  2023
2025 
2024 Big Ten Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 19 Illinois  1 0   4 0  
Indiana  1 0   4 0  
Iowa  1 0   3 1  
No. 12 Michigan  1 0   3 1  
Michigan State  1 0   3 1  
Washington  1 0   3 1  
No. 3 Ohio State  0 0   3 0  
No. 8 Oregon  0 0   3 0  
No. 9 Penn State  0 0   3 0  
Rutgers  0 0   3 0  
Wisconsin  0 0   2 1  
Purdue  0 0   1 2  
Maryland  0 1   3 1  
Nebraska  0 1   3 1  
No. 13 USC  0 1   2 1  
Minnesota  0 1   2 2  
Northwestern  0 1   2 2  
UCLA  0 1   1 2  
Championship: December 7, 2024
  • $ Conference champion
  • y Championship game participant
As of September 25, 2024
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2024 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represents the Ohio State University during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They are led by sixth-year head coach Ryan Day, and play their home games at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, as a member of the Big Ten Conference.

Contents

Offseason

Positions key
C Center CB Cornerback DB Defensive back DE Defensive end [lower-alpha 1]
DL Defensive lineman DT Defensive tackle FB Fullback FS Free safety
G Guard [lower-alpha 2] K Kicker [lower-alpha 3] KR Kickoff returner LB Linebacker
LS Long snapper MLB Middle linebacker [lower-alpha 4] OT Offensive tackle OL Offensive lineman
OLB Outside linebacker [lower-alpha 1] NT Nose tackle P Punter PR Punt returner
QB Quarterback RS Return specialist RB Running back S Safety
SS Strong safety TE Tight end WR Wide receiver
  1. 1 2 May sometimes be referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
  2. Also known as offensive guard (OG)
  3. Also known as placekicker (PK)
  4. Also known as inside linebacker (ILB)

Coaching staff changes

Departures

NamePositionNew schoolNew position
Tony Alford Assistant head coach for offense/running backs coach Michigan [1] Run game coordinator/running backs coach
Corey Dennis Quarterbacks coach Tulsa [2] Quarterbacks coach/passing game coordinator
Perry Eliano Safeties coach Toledo [3] [4] Cornerbacks coach
Parker FlemingSpecial teams coordinatorNone [5] None

Additions

NamePositionPrevious schoolPrevious position
Tim Drevno [6] Offensive quality control coach UCLA Offensive line coach
Matt Guerrieri [5] Safeties coach Indiana Co-defensive coordinator/safeties coach
Michael Hunter [7] Defensive graduate assistant Tulsa Defensive passing game coordinator/cornerbacks coach
Tony Johnson [8] Senior advisor/analystOlentangy Berkshire Middle SchoolAssistant coach
Chip Kelly [9] Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coachUCLAHead coach
Carlos Locklyn [10] Running backs coach Oregon Running backs coach

Transfers

Outgoing

The Buckeyes lost 26 players to the transfer portal. [11] [12]

PlayerPositionNew school
Omari AborDE SMU
Jyaire Brown CB LSU
Reid CarricoLB West Virginia
Ja'Had CarterS NC State
Connor CmielWR Coastal Carolina
Victor Cutler Jr.OL Louisville
Julian Fleming WR Penn State
Nigel GloverLB Northwestern
Kyion GrayesWR California
Sam HartTE Colorado
Willtrell HartsonRB Southern Illinois
Cedrick HawkinsS UCF
Dallan Hayden RBColorado
Jakob JamesOL Toledo
Parker LewisK Arizona State
Cameron MartinezS Boston College
Kyle McCord QB Syracuse
Jaden McKenzieDT East Carolina
Jesse Mirco P Vanderbilt
Evan PryorRB Cincinnati
Bryson RodgersWRWithdrew
Noah RogersWRNC State
Joe Royer TECincinnati
Kye StokesSCincinnati
Chip Trayanum RB Kentucky
Ryan TurnerCBBoston College
Enokk VimahiOL Washington

Incoming

The Buckeyes added 10 players from the transfer portal. [11] [12]

PlayerPositionPrevious school
Caleb Downs S Alabama
Will Howard QB Kansas State
Quinshon Judkins RB Ole Miss
Will KacmarekTE Ohio
Seth McLaughlin OL Alabama
Keenan Nelson Jr.S South Carolina
Julian Sayin QB Alabama
Joey VelazquezLB Michigan
Anthony VenneriP Buffalo

Players drafted into the NFL

RoundPickNFL teamPlayerPosition
14 Arizona Cardinals Marvin Harrison Jr. WR
254 Cleveland Browns Michael Hall Jr. DT
4123 Houston Texans Cade Stover TE
5148 Las Vegas Raiders Tommy Eichenberg LB
Undrafted Detroit Lions Steele Chambers LB
Undrafted Buffalo Bills Xavier Johnson WR
Undrafted Miami Dolphins Matthew Jones OL
Undrafted Jacksonville Jaguars Josh Proctor S

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 313:30 p.m. Akron *No. 2 CBS W 52–6102,011
September 77:30 p.m. Western Michigan *No. 2
  • Ohio Stadium
  • Columbus, OH
BTN W 56–0102,665
September 2112:00 p.m. Marshall *No. 3
FOX W 49–14103,871
September 287:30 p.m.at Michigan State No. 3 Peacock
October 53:30 p.m. Iowa
  • Ohio Stadium
  • Columbus, OH
CBS
October 127:30 p.m.at Oregon NBC
October 2612:00/3:30/4:00 p.m. Nebraska Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Ohio Stadium
  • Columbus, OH
November 2at Penn State
November 9 Purdue
  • Ohio Stadium
  • Columbus, OH
November 1612:00/3:30 p.m.at Northwestern
November 23 Indiana
  • Ohio Stadium
  • Columbus, OH
November 3012:00 p.m. Michigan
  • Ohio Stadium
  • Columbus, OH (rivalry, Big Noon Kickoff)
FOX

Game summaries

vs Akron

Akron Zips (0–0) vs No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Zips30306
No. 2 Buckeyes710211452

at Ohio StadiumColumbus, Ohio

  • Date: August 31
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 80 °F (27 °C) • Wind: NW 6 mph
  • Game attendance: 102,011
  • Referee: Tim O'Dey
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), and Jenny Dell (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
  • (8:44) AKR – Garrison Smith 48-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 5:18; Akron 3–0)
  • (2:44) OSU – Jeremiah Smith 16-yard pass from Will Howard, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 6:00; Ohio State 7–3)
Second quarter
  • (11:23) OSU – Jayden Fielding 40-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 11 yards, 0:40; Ohio State 10–3)
  • (4:30) OSU – Jeremiah Smith 9-yard pass from Will Howard, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 4:30; Ohio State 17–3)
Third quarter
  • (7:53) OSU – Quinshon Judkins 2-yard run, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 3 plays, 60 yards, 0:52; Ohio State 24–3)
  • (7:35) OSU – Lathan Ransom 27-yard fumble return, Jayden Fielding kick (Ohio State 31–3)
  • (3:57) AKR – Garrison Smith 49-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 44 yards, 3:38; Ohio State 31–6)
  • (0:01) OSU – James Peoples 4-yard run, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:56; Ohio State 38–6)
Fourth quarter
  • (10:16) OSU – Carnell Tate 34-yard pass from Will Howard, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 4 plays, 47 yards, 1:53; Ohio State 45–6)
  • (2:25) OSU – Gabe Powers 29-yard interception return, Jayden Fielding kick (Ohio State 52–6)
StatisticsAkronOhio State
First downs1124
Plays–yards64–17764–404
Rushes–yards35–4733–170
Passing yards130234
Passing: compattint18–29–218–31–0
Time of possession34:0325:57
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
AkronPassingTahj Bullock9/13, 68 yards
RushingTahj Bullock14 carries, 42 yards
ReceivingJake Newell2 receptions, 41 yards
Ohio StatePassing Will Howard 17/28, 228 yards, 3 TD
Rushing TreVeyon Henderson 8 carries, 65 yards
Receiving Jeremiah Smith 6 receptions, 92 yards, 2 TD

vs Western Michigan

Western Michigan Broncos (0–1) vs No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (1–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
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No. 2 Buckeyes211414756

at Ohio Stadium • Columbus, Ohio

  • Date: September 7
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Clear • Temperature: 64 °F (18 °C) • Wind: NW 11 mph
  • Game attendance: 102,665
  • Referee: Jeffrey Servinski
  • TV announcers (BTN): Jeff Levering (play-by-play), Jake Butt (analyst), and Brooke Fletcher (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
  • (8:28) OSU – Quinshon Judkins 23-yard run, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 4 plays, 65 yards, 1:17; Ohio State 28–0)
  • (4:20) OSU – Will Howard 6-yard run, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 2:34; Ohio State 35–0)
Third quarter
  • (6:44) OSU – TreVeyon Henderson 16-yard run, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 6 plays, 40 yards, 3:15; Ohio State 42–0)
  • (0:05) OSU – James Peoples 12-yard run, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 8 plays, 81 yards, 4:13; Ohio State 49–0)
Fourth quarter
  • (5:01) OSU – Bennett Christian 55-yard pass from Julian Sayin, Austin Snyder kick (Drive: 4 plays, 64 yards, 2:05; Ohio State 56–0)
StatisticsWestern MichiganOhio State
First downs630
Plays–yards48–9972–683
Rushes–yards31–2839–273
Passing yards71410
Passing: compattint8–17–025–33–0
Time of possession25:2434:36
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Western MichiganPassing Hayden Wolff 8/15, 71 yards
RushingKeshawn King8 carries, 22 yards
ReceivingAnthony Sambucci3 receptions, 41 yards
Ohio StatePassing Will Howard 18/26, 292 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Quinshon Judkins 9 carries, 108 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Jeremiah Smith 5 receptions, 119 yards, 1 TD

vs Marshall

Marshall Thundering Herd (1–1) vs No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (2–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Thundering Herd770014
No. 3 Buckeyes72114749

at Ohio Stadium • Columbus, Ohio

  • Date: September 21
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 85 °F (29 °C) • Wind: W 5 mph
  • Game attendance: 103,871
  • Referee: Bryan Banks
  • TV announcers (FOX): Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (analyst), and Jenny Taft (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
  • (8:14) MAR – Ethan Payne 1-yard run, Rece Verhoff kick (Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:46; Marshall 7–0)
  • (7:32) OSU – Emeka Egbuka 68-yard pass from Will Howard, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 2 plays, 70 yards, 0:42; Tied 7–7)
Second quarter
  • (12:31) OSU – Will Howard 1-yard run, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 6 plays, 45 yards, 2:26; Ohio State 14–7)
  • (10:50) OSU – Quinshon Judkins 86-yard run, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 1 play, 86 yards, 0:12; Ohio State 21–7)
  • (3:33) OSU – TreVeyon Henderson 14-yard run, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:30; Ohio State 28–7)
  • (0:06) MAR – Elijah Metcalf 13-yard pass from Stone Earle, Rece Verhoff kick (Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 3:27; Ohio State 28–14)
Third quarter
  • (11:48) OSU – TreVeyon Henderson 40-yard run, Jayden Fielding kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:12; Ohio State 35–14)
  • (3:31) OSU – Jeremiah Smith 53-yard pass from Will Howard, Austin Snyder kick (Drive: 1 play, 53 yards, 0:09; Ohio State 42–14)
Fourth quarter
  • (13:46) OSU – Quinshon Judkins 6-yard run, Austin Snyder kick (Drive: 9 plays, 83 yards, 3:15; Ohio State 49–14)
StatisticsMarshallOhio State
First downs1823
Plays–yards70–26457–569
Rushes–yards43–12531–280
Passing yards139289
Passing: compattint18–27–018–26–1
Time of possession36:1523:45
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MarshallPassingStone Earle16/21, 132 yards, 1 TD
RushingA. J. Turner7 carries, 32 yards
ReceivingElijah Metcalf8 receptions, 68 yards, 1 TD
Ohio StatePassing Will Howard 16/20, 275 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Quinshon Judkins 14 carries, 173 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Emeka Egbuka 5 receptions, 117 yards, 1 TD

at Michigan State

No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes (3–0) at Michigan State Spartans (3–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
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at Spartan StadiumEast Lansing, Michigan

Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsOhio StateMichigan State
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ohio StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Michigan StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Iowa

Iowa Hawkeyes (0–0) vs Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
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at Ohio Stadium • Columbus, Ohio

  • Date: October 5
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: • Temperature: 0 °F (−18 °C) • Wind: mph
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), and Jenny Dell (sideline reporter)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsIowaOhio State
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
IowaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Oregon

Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) at Oregon Ducks (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
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at Autzen StadiumEugene, Oregon

  • Date: October 12
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: • Temperature: 0 °F (−18 °C) • Wind: mph
  • TV: NBC
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsOhio StateOregon
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ohio StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
OregonPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Nebraska

Nebraska Cornhuskers (0–0) vs Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
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at Ohio Stadium • Columbus, Ohio

  • Date: October 26
  • Game time: 12:00/3:30/4:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: • Temperature: 0 °F (−18 °C) • Wind: mph
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsNebraskaOhio State
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NebraskaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Penn State

Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) at Penn State Nittany Lions (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
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at Beaver StadiumUniversity Park, Pennsylvania

  • Date: November 2
  • Game weather: • Temperature: 0 °F (−18 °C) • Wind: mph
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsOhio StatePenn State
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ohio StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Penn StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Purdue

Purdue Boilermakers (0–0) vs Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
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at Ohio Stadium • Columbus, Ohio

  • Date: November 9
  • Game weather: • Temperature: 0 °F (−18 °C) • Wind: mph
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsPurdueOhio State
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
PurduePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Northwestern

Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) at Northwestern Wildcats (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
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at Wrigley FieldChicago, Illinois

  • Date: November 16
  • Game time: 12:00/3:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: • Temperature: 0 °F (−18 °C) • Wind: mph
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsOhio StateNorthwestern
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ohio StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
NorthwesternPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Indiana

Indiana Hoosiers (0–0) vs Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
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at Ohio Stadium • Columbus, Ohio

  • Date: November 23
  • Game weather: • Temperature: 0 °F (−18 °C) • Wind: mph
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsIndianaOhio State
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
IndianaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Michigan

Michigan Wolverines (0–0) vs Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
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at Ohio Stadium • Columbus, Ohio

  • Date: November 30
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: • Temperature: 0 °F (−18 °C) • Wind: mph
  • TV: FOX
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsMichiganOhio State
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MichiganPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
( ) = First-place votes
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP 2 (15)2 (5)3 (5)3 (5)3 (5)
Coaches 2 (7)2 (3)2 (3)3 (3)3 (2)
CFP Not releasedNot released

Statistics

Team

Ohio StateOpp
  Points per Game54.03.0
Total1086
First Downs5417
  Rushing245
  Passing2911
  Penalty11
Rushing yards44375
  Avg per rush6.21.1
  Avg per game221.537.5
  Rushing touchdowns80
Passing yards644201
  Att-Comp-Int43-64-026-46-2
  Avg per pass10.14.4
  Avg per game322.0100.5
  Passing touchdowns50
Total Offense1,087276
  Avg per Play7.92.6
  Avg per Game543.5138.0
Fumbles-Lost3-02-1
Penalties-Yards13-1036-37
  Avg per Game51.518.5
Punts-Yards7-30317-742
  Avg per Punt44.043.6
Time of Possession/Game30:1629:84
3rd Down Conversions12-247-31
4th Down Conversions2-32-3
Sacks-Yards2-118-42
Touchdowns Scored150
Field Goals-Attempts1-12-3
PAT-Attempts15-150-0

Individual leaders

Offense

Defense

Key: POS: Position, SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles, TOT: Total Tackles, TFL: Tackles-for-loss, SACK: Quarterback Sacks, INT: Interceptions, BU: Passes Broken Up, PD: Passes Defended, QBH: Quarterback Hits, FR: Fumbles Recovered, FF: Forced Fumbles, BLK: Kicks or Punts Blocked, SAF: Safeties, TD : Touchdown

Special teams


Roster

2024 Ohio State Buckeyes football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
RB 1 Quinshon Judkins Jr
WR 2 Emeka Egbuka  (C)GS
QB 3 Lincoln Kienholz So
WR 4 Jeremiah Smith Fr
WR 5Mylan GrahamFr
WR 9Jayden BallardSr
QB 10 Julian Sayin Fr
WR 11 Brandon Inniss So
QB 12 Air Noland Fr
WR 13Bryson RodgersSo
WR 14Kojo AntwiJr
TE 15Jelani ThurmanSo
QB 16Mason MaggsJr
WR 17 Carnell Tate So
QB 18 Will Howard GS
QB 19Chad RaySr
RB 20James PeoplesFr
WR 23Nolan BaudoSo
RB 24Sam Williams-DixonFr
RB 26Chase BrechtJr
RB 28TC Caffey  Cruz Roja.svg Jr
RB 30Rashid SeSayFr
RB 32 TreVeyon Henderson  (C)Sr
QB 33 Devin Brown Jr
WR 34Brennen SchrammSo
TE 46Jace MiddletonSr
TE 49Patrick GurdSr
OL 51Luke MontgomerySo
OL 54Toby WilsonSr
OL 56 Seth McLaughlin GS
OL 58Gabe VanSickleFr
OL 62Joshua PadillaSo
OL 63Julian Goines-JacksonJr
OL 64Simon LorentzFr
OL 65Zen MichalskiSr
OL 67Austin SiereveldSo
OL 68George FitzpatrickJr
OL 69Ian MooreFr
OL 70 Josh Fryar Sr
OL 71 Josh Simmons Sr
OL 72Deontae ArmstrongFr
OL 73Devontae ArmstrongFr
OL 74 Donovan Jackson Sr
OL 75 Carson Hinzman Jr
OL 76Miles WalkerSo
OL 77 Tegra Tshabola Jr
WR 80Shawn LodgeJr
WR 81Damarion WittenFr
WR 82David AdolphJr
WR 83Joop MitchellSr
WR 84Dorian WilliamsFr
TE 85Bennett ChristianJr
TE 86Maxence LeBlancFr
WR 87Reis StocksdaleSr
TE 88 Gee Scott Jr. GS
TE 89Zak HerbstreitSr
TE 89Will KacmarekSr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
LB 0 Cody Simon  (C)GS
CB 1 Davison Igbinosun Jr
S 2 Caleb Downs So
CB 3Lorenzo Styles Jr.Sr
CB 5Aaron Scott Jr.Fr
S 6 Sonny Styles Jr
CB 7 Jordan Hancock Sr
S 8 Lathan Ransom Sr
S 9 Malik Hartford So
CB 10 Denzel Burke Sr
LB 11C.J. HicksJr
CB 12Bryce WestFr
CB 13Miles LockhartFr
DB 16Keenan Nelson Jr.Jr
LB 17Mitchell MeltonSr
S 18Jaylen McClainFr
LB 20Arvell ReeseSo
S 21Jayden BonsuSo
CB 22Calvin Simpson-HuntSo
LB 23Garrett StoverFr
CB 24 Jermaine Mathews Jr. So
LB 26Payton PierceFr
S 28Leroy Roker IIIFr
DB 29Glorien GoughSo
S 32Brenten "Inky" JonesJr
DE 33 Jack Sawyer  (C)Sr
CB 34Buakri Miles Jr.Fr
LB 36Gabe PowersJr
LB 37Zach HayesFr
LB 38Eli RiggsFr
LB 39Joey VelazquezGS
CB 43Dianté GriffinJr
DE 44 JT Tuimoloau Sr
S 46Ryan RudzinskiSo
LB 50Alec DelSignoreSo
DE 52Joshua MickensSo
DL 53Will Smith Jr.So
DE 55Dominic KirksFr
LB 57Jalen PaceSr
DT 58 Ty Hamilton Sr
DL 59Ahmed TounkaraFr
DL 60Cade CastoSr
DE 61Caden DavisSo
DL 62Bryce PraterSr
LB 66Nate RiegleFr
DL 90Eric MensahFr
DT 91 Tyleik Williams Sr
DE 92Caden CurryJr
DT 93Hero KanuJr
DL 94Jason MooreSo
DT 95Tywone Malone Jr.Sr
DE 96Eddrick HoustonFr
DE 97Kenyatta Jackson Jr.Jr
DL 98Kayden McDonaldSo
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
P 19Nick McLartyFr
P 35Anthony VenneriJr
K 38 Jayden Fielding Jr
P 39Hadi JawadSr
LS 41Morrow EvansFr
P 42Joe McGuireSo
LS 43John FerlmannSr
LS 48Max LomonicoSr
K 95Casey MagyarSr
LS 96Collin JohnsonSr
K 98Austin SnyderSr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Chip KellyOffensive coordinator/quarterbacks
  • Jim KnowlesDefensive coordinator
  • Keenan Bailey – Tight ends
  • Justin FryeRun game coordinator/offensive line
  • Matt GuerrieriSafeties
  • Brian HartlineCo-offensive coordinator/wide receivers
  • Larry JohnsonAssociate head coach/defensive line
  • James LaurinaitisLinebackers
  • Carlos Locklyn – Running backs
  • Tim WaltonAssistant head coach/secondary/cornerbacks
  • Mickey MarottiAssociate AD/director of football sport performance
  • Brent Zdebski – Quality control - defense
  • Rob KeysQuality control - kicking
  • Sam McGrath – Quality control - defense
  • Joe Lyberger – Quality control - defense
  • Tim DrevnoQuality control - offense
  • LaAllan Clark – Graduate assistant - defense
  • Mike Sollenne – Graduate assistant - offense
  • Sean Binckes – Graduate assistant - offense
  • Michael HunterGraduate assistant - defense
  • Riley Larkin – Program assistant - offense
  • Gunner Daniel – Program assistant - special teams
  • Devin Jordan – Program assistant - offense
  • Gerren DuHart – Program assistant - defense
  • Joshua Chorba – Program assistant - defense
  • Tony JohnsonSenior advisor/analyst

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster
Last update: July 18, 2024

Depth chart

Awards and honors

Preseason honors

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The 2017 Army Black Knights football team represented the United States Military Academy as an independent in the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Black Knights were led by fourth-year head coach Jeff Monken and played their home games at Michie Stadium finished the season 10–3, winning the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy for the first time since 1996 after sweeping service academy rivals Air Force and Navy. They were invited to the Armed Forces Bowl where they defeated San Diego State. Following the season, they were chosen as the 2017 ECAC Division I Football Subdivision Team of the Year.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Marshall Thundering Herd football team</span> American college football season

The 2020 Marshall Thundering Herd football team represented Marshall University in the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Thundering Herd played their home games at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, West Virginia, and competed in the East Division of Conference USA (CUSA). They were led by eleventh-year head coach Doc Holliday.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Florida Gators football team</span> American college football season

The 2021 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Gators played their home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida, and competed in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by fourth-year head coach Dan Mullen, who was fired on November 21, and were then led by interim head coach Greg Knox.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Oregon Ducks football team</span> American college football season

The 2021 Oregon Ducks football team represented the University of Oregon during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was led by fourth-year head coach Mario Cristobal, who left the program to take the head coaching job at Miami in early December. The Ducks played their home games at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, and competed as members of the North Division of the Pac-12 Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Youngstown State Penguins football team</span> American college football season

The 2021 Youngstown State Penguins football team represented Youngstown State University as a member of the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) during the 2021 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by second-year head coach Doug Phillips, the Penguins compiled an overall record of 3–7 with a mark of 2–6 in conference play, tying for ninth place in the MVFC. Youngstown State played their home games at Stambaugh Stadium in Youngstown, Ohio.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Ohio State Buckeyes football team</span> American college football season

The 2022 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University as a member of the East Division of the Big Ten Conference during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Ryan Day, the Buckeyes played their home games at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. It was the Buckeyes' 133rd season overall and 110th as a member of the Big Ten.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Indiana Hoosiers football team</span> American college football season

The 2022 Indiana Hoosiers football team represented Indiana University in the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Hoosiers played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana and competed as a member of the East Division of the Big Ten Conference. The team was led by sixth-year head coach Tom Allen. They finished the season 4–8, 2–7 in Big Ten play to finish in sixth place in the East division.

The 2022 Northwestern Wildcats football team represented Northwestern University during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wildcats played their home games at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois, and competed as members of the Big Ten Conference. They were led by 17th-year head coach Pat Fitzgerald.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Marshall Thundering Herd football team</span> American college football season

The 2022 Marshall Thundering Herd football team represented Marshall University during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Thundering Herd played their home games at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, West Virginia, and competed in the East Division of the Sun Belt Conference. The team was coached by second-year head coach Charles Huff.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Arkansas State Red Wolves football team</span> American college football season

The 2022 Arkansas State Red Wolves football team represented the Arkansas State University as a member of West Division of the Sun Belt Conference during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Led by second-year head coach Butch Jones, the Red Wolves compiled an overall record of 3–9, placing last out of seven teams in the Sun Belt's West Division. Arkansas State played home games at Centennial Bank Stadium in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Cincinnati Bearcats football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 Cincinnati Bearcats football team represented the University of Cincinnati during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bearcats, members of the Big 12 Conference, played home games at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. 2023 was the program's first season under head coach Scott Satterfield.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Michigan State Spartans football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 Michigan State Spartans football team represented Michigan State University in the East Division of the Big Ten Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Spartans played their home games at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Indiana Hoosiers football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 Indiana Hoosiers football team represented Indiana University in the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Hoosiers were led by seventh-year head coach Tom Allen. They played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana as members of the Big Ten Conference. Allen was fired at the conclusion of the season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Maryland Terrapins football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 Maryland Terrapins football team represented the University of Maryland in the East Division of the Big Ten Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Terrapins were led by Mike Locksley in his fifth year as head coach. They played their home games at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented the University of Notre Dame as an independent during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Fighting Irish were led by Marcus Freeman in his second year as Notre Dame's head coach. They played their home games at Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame, Indiana. The season was highlighted by a blowout home win over the #10 USC Trojans and a win in the Sun Bowl against #19 Oregon State.

The 2023 Florida Atlantic Owls football team represented Florida Atlantic University in the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Owls played their home games at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Florida, and competed in their first season as members of the American Athletic Conference (AAC). They were led by first-year head coach Tom Herman.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 Purdue Boilermakers football team</span> American college football season

The 2024 Purdue Boilermakers football team will represent Purdue University as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They are led by second-year head coach Ryan Walters. Purdue plays home games at Ross–Ade Stadium located in West Lafayette, Indiana.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 Indiana Hoosiers football team</span> American college football season

The 2024 Indiana Hoosiers football team represented Indiana University during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Hoosiers are led by first-year head coach Curt Cignetti. They will play home games at Memorial Stadium located in Bloomington, Indiana as members of the Big Ten Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 Western Michigan Broncos football team</span> American college football season

The 2024 Western Michigan Broncos football team will represent Western Michigan University in the Mid-American Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Broncos are led by Lance Taylor in his second year as the head coach. The Broncos will play home games at Waldo Stadium, located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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