The Block O jersey represents Ohio State since it physically looks like a block letter “O.” But the Buckeyes also use it to commemorate Bill Willis.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have officially made a decision on who will receive the "Block O" honor for the 2024 season. Cody Simon, the team's star linebacker, will switch his jersey number from No.

The sixth-year senior affectionately dubbed “X” by teammates was named the recipient of the Buckeyes’ “Block O” jersey on Saturday, becoming the fourth Ohio State player to be awarded ...

He enters the 2024 season in reach of the Ohio State record of 36 PBUs held by Bradley Roby (2011-13). In 2023, Burke led the Buckeyes with 10 passes defensed and nine pass break-ups. He also had ...

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) August 17, 2024 Simon joins Jonathon Cooper, Thayer Munford, Kamryn Babb and Xavier Johnson as Buckeyes to receive the “Block O” jersey.

The Ohio State football program decided to make it an honor to wear the number and call it "Block O," as the number closely resembles the Ohio State Block O logo.