August 1, 2026

What Antwuan Jackson’s decision to return to Ohio State football means for the 2021 Buckeyes


COLUMBUS, Ohio — Antwuan Jackson took the long road to his Ohio State football career. On Tuesday, the defensive tackle decided he wanted to stick around and enjoy it a little longer. Jackson announced he will take advantage of the extra year of eligibility afforded 2020 fall athletes by the NCAA and return to the Buckeyes in 2021. “I know my journey didn’t start at Ohio State but choosing to play here was definitely my best decision,” Jackson wrote in a Twitter post. “Playing here for the past three years has given me memories I’ll cherish forever. I still have a lot to prove to my coaches, my teammates, and myself.” That decision will not make national headlines the way announcements from Justin Fields, Chris Olave and even Tommy Togiai did on Monday. Yet Jackson could be a substantial piece for a defense that faced at least some uncertainty entering…

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