C.J. Hicks

Members of the band contribute heavily to the atmosphere of Ohio State football games. Credit: Zachary Rilley | Photo Editor After watching the Ohio State Marching Band’s perform at football games or other events, some students…

It should come as no surprise that Ohio State fifth-year senior safety Tanner McCalister became the first newcomer to shed has black stripe during spring practice given he spent the last four years at Oklahoma State under new defensive…

Welcome to the latest episode of “Building The Buckeyes,” a podcast here at BuckeyesNow on Sports Illustrated that focuses exclusively on Ohio State’s football recruiting efforts.In this episode, host Andrew Lind is joined by SI…

HICKS PROFILEHometown: Kettering, OhioHigh School: Archbishop AlterSize: 6-foot-3, 215 poundsComposite Ranking: ★★★★★Commitment Date: May 1, 2020Recruitment Recap: Hicks burst onto the recruiting scene with a strong performance at a…

Welcome to the first day of the Early Signing Period, which runs though Friday.Ohio State is expected to sign at least 19 of the nation’s top prospects today, including six in-state players, as well as three from Florida, two from…