June 16, 2026

Linebacker Tuf Borland Named Three-Time Ohio State Football Captain

Tuf Borland is now one of two players in Ohio State football history to be a three-time captain, joining former quarterback J.T. Barrett as Ohio State’s second ever three-time captain. “It’s very humbling,” Borland said in a conference call introducing the captains to the media on Tuesday. “I am honored to be with a guy like J.T. who was an unbelievable leader here. There is a huge responsibility that comes with being a captain and, in a sens, all eyes are on you every day.” The graduate middle linebacker was announced as a captain on Tuesday along with Wyatt Davis, Shaun Wade, Justin Hilliard, Justin Fields, Jonathon Cooper and Josh Myers. Borland’s three-time selection shouldn’t come as a surprise, as coaches and players see him as a vital part of the Buckeye defense. The two-time Honorable Mention All-Big Ten honoree played in all 42 possible games the previous three years, which is especially…

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