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Ohio State Defense Shines, Prepares for 2025 Rebuild

7/31/2025

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Ohio State's defense, spearheaded by standout linebackers Cody Simon and Sonny Styles, played a crucial role in clinching the 2024 national championship. With eight starters heading to the NFL, the team is focused on rebuilding for 2025. Styles and Arvell Reese are already making waves, earning spots on the Butkus Award preseason watch list for top linebackers.

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Story summary

Ohio State's defense, spearheaded by standout linebackers Cody Simon and Sonny Styles, played a crucial role in clinching the 2024 national championship. With eight starters heading to the NFL, the team is focused on rebuilding for 2025. Styles and Arvell Reese are already making waves, earning spots on the Butkus Award preseason watch list for top linebackers.