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Ohio State Freshman Running Back Bo Jackson Returning to Buckeyes in 2026

Eleven Warriors | January 9, 2026

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Bo knows where he wants to be in 2026.

After reports circulated in the past several days that he might enter the transfer portal, breakout star running back Bo Jackson is returning to Ohio State for his sophomore season, per CBS Sports.

Ohio State True Freshman All-American RB Bo Jackson plans to return to Ohio State for the 2026 season, sources tell @mzenitz and I for @CBSSports.

Jackson ran for 1,090 yards and 6 TDs this season on 6.1 ypc. https://t.co/agoi01sjx2 pic.twitter.com/8FRkDd6lNj — Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) January 9, 2026

Jackson emerged as the biggest breakout freshman star on Ohio State's roster in 2025, rushing 179 times for 1,090 yards (6.



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