Hearing that a running back named Bo Jackson is playing for Ohio State football can cause some heads to turn.
A new face for the Buckeyes and the top running back from Ohio in his class, freshman Bo Jackson has seen some success in the first few games of the 2025 college football season. Against nonconference opponent Grambling State, Jackson scored his first collegiate touchdown in the third quarter of the Buckeyes’ 70-0 win.
With an identical name to NFL running back and MLB outfielder Bo Jackson, considered one of the greatest athletes of all time, fans are wondering if the icon is related to the new Buckeye.
Read more about Cleveland native Jackson and his family below.
Is Ohio State’s Bo Jackson related to Bo Jackson?
No, Ohio State freshman running back Bo Jackson is not related to legendary multisport athlete Bo Jackson.
Ohio State’s Jackson is born Lamar Jackson Jr., According to Eli Lederman of ESPN. “Bo” became a nickname for Jackson at an early age, which he is still called today.
The last SEC program to offer to Buckeyes’ Bo Jackson was Auburn, notably the alma mater of legendary athlete Bo Jackson.
Who is Ohio State running back Bo Jackson’s dad?
Ohio State running back Bo Jackson’s dad is named Lamar Jackson (not the Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson).
The Buckeyes’ running back’s real name is Lamar Jackson Jr.
Who does Ohio State football play today?
Ohio State football is playing the Ohio Bobcats on Sept. 13.
What channel is the Ohio State football game today?
Ohio State are playing the Ohio Bobcats exclusively on Peacock.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Is Ohio State football player Bo Jackson related to Bo Jackson? More about the running back
Reporting by Dan Aulbach, Columbus Dispatch / The Columbus Dispatch
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