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.

Ohio State football's last Block 'O' recipient has given his vote for who should wear the jersey during the 2025 season. Skip to Article. Set weather. Back To Main Menu Close. Quick Look- ...

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 ...

Ohio State has named wide receiver Kamryn Babb its Block O recipient for the 2022 season, an award established two years ago to honor the legacy of legendary Buckeye Bill Willis.. Babb has ...

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.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In his fifth year with the program, Ohio State has awarded wide receiver Xavier Johnson the Block O jersey. He is now the fourth Buckeye in the football program’s history to ...

Jonathon Cooper was the first Buckeye to earn Block O honors. Thayer Munford , Kamryn Babb and Xavier Johnson are the other honorees. Willis helped lead Ohio State to the 1942 national ...

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.