June 13, 2026

Football: Ohio State captains discuss new challenges surrounding the pandemic


Ohio State sophomore quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs the ball down the field during the first half of the game against Miami (Ohio) on Sept. 21. Ohio State won 76-5. Fields was named a captain of the 2020 Ohio State football team Tuesday.Credit: Amal Saeed | Former Photo Editor As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten the 2020 college football season, Ohio State’s newly announced captains discussed new challenges that have emerged within the program as a result of the pandemic.  With mask and social distancing guidelines in effect, the Buckeyes are facing much different challenges heading into this season than they ever have before. As the season’s originally planned start date of Sept. 5 draws near, Ohio State is focusing on what they can control.  “As a team, we obviously can’t control many of the things that are going on out there,” graduate linebacker Justin Hilliard said. “We understand…

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