June 19, 2026

What number will J.T. Tuimoloau wear for Ohio State football, and which Buckeyes changed numbers?


COLUMBUS, Ohio — J.T. Tuimoloau will wear No. 44 to begin his Ohio State football career, according to the updated roster on the team website. Tuimoloau, who did not wrap up his recruitment and commit to the Buckeyes until earlier this month, wore No. 33 as a star at Sammamish (Washington) Eastside Catholic. Fellow freshman defensive end Jack Sawyer, however, is still listed by that number on OSU’s roster. Freshman quarterback Kyle McCord will wear No. 6, his high school number, after wearing No. 14 in his first spring on campus. Former receiver Jameson Williams wore No. 6 before transferring to Alabama. Veteran receiver and returner Demario McCall will wear No. 1 after wearing No. 3 last season. Quarterback Justin Fields vacated No. 1 when he left for the NFL after last season. Other summer enrollees who received new numbers include cornerback Jordan Hancock (No. 13), linebacker Jaylen Johnson (No.…

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