Two more former Ohio State players will have an opportunity to be enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame. Former linebacker James Laurinaitis and offensive tackle Chris Ward are among the candidates appearing on this year’s ballot for induction in Atlanta for the 2023 class announced on Monday.
Laurinaitis played for the Buckeyes from 2005 to 2008, being named a first-team All-American three times and helping Ohio State to BCS national championship games in 2006 and 2007. It’s the fourth-straight time the Butkus Award winner has appeared on the ballot.