More than a dozen Buckeyes spanning nearly every position group drew praise at Big Ten Media Days for how they’ve stepped up ...

Cody Simon is in his fifth year at Ohio State. Using the extra year of eligibility given to all players as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, he held off on leaving for the NFL last winter.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cody Simon feels like a new man this spring in Ohio State football’s linebacker corps. Or at least he feels like the same soul and mind in a fresh body.

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Cody Simon (0) celebrates a sack during the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against the Oregon Ducks at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2025.

Ohio State Buckeyes safety Sonny Styles (6) celebrates a defensive stop during the first half of the Cotton Bowl Classic College Football Playoff semifinal game against the Texas Longhorns at AT&T ...

Ohio State Ohio State football’s Cody Simon healthier than ever and still ready to lead the linebacker room Updated: Aug. 22, 2022, 12:54 p.m. | Published: Aug. 22, 2022, 5:45 a.m.

Cody Simon projects to start at middle linebacker at Ohio State When Tommy Eichenberg forwent using his bonus COVID-19 year of eligibility, the departure opened a spot on the depth chart.

James Laurinaitis Says Cody Simon is Ohio State’s Most Complete Linebacker, Senior to Be Backbone of Unit in 2024 Simon understands the responsibility that comes with being seen as the leader of ...

Cody Simon’s best moment with Ohio State When Ohio State hosted Indiana in 2024, Simon was all over the field. In a 38-15 win, he had 10 tackles and 2.5 sacks with a forced fumble and recovery.

Cody Simon gutted it out as long as he could last year. The Ohio State linebacker played the 2021 season with a torn labrum in his right shoulder, feeling a responsibility to his teammates to do ...

Cody Simon projects to start at middle linebacker at Ohio State When Tommy Eichenberg forwent using his bonus COVID-19 year of eligibility, the departure opened a spot on the depth chart.