Ohio State Announces Caleb Downs News Amid College Football Season

Caleb Downs and the defending champion Ohio State Buckeyes have been flawless through their first seven games, as they sit atop the AP Poll and hold a 7-0 record. Much of the team's success can be attributed to Downs and the defense, as they are allowing just 5.86 points per game this year with new defensive coordinator Matt Patricia at the helm.

As the unanimous All-American safety and the Buckeyes prepare for their Week 10 matchup against the Penn State Nittany Lions (3-4), the honors are already beginning to pour in for Downs. On the season, he has recorded 34 total tackles and an interception while looking to be well on his way to being named an All-American for the third year in a row.

With Ohio State having the highest chance of winning the national title in college football (24.4%) according to ESPN's FPI, Downs has a chance to truly go down as one of the most decorated players in program history.

Although Ohio State won the title a year ago, Downs came up short of two individual award races. He ended up losing the Thorpe Award (best defensive back) to former Texas corner Jahdae Barron and also ended up losing the Bednarik Award (best defensive player) to former Colorado star Travis Hunter. Following Ohio State's announcement on Tuesday, he may have a chance to avenge his loss to Barron.