Brian Hartline names C.J. Hicks a team captain at South Florida

New South Florida head coach Brian Hartline named former Ohio State linebacker C.J. Hicks as a team captain. Hicks transferred to South Florida from Ohio State to play for Hartline, who previously served as an offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach for the Buckeyes. The appointment aligns with a tradition Hartline adopted from his time at Ohio State, where players frequently announce captaincy selections to their families. A video released by South Florida football shows Hicks sharing the news during a phone call with his mother. The Bulls are scheduled to open their season this Saturday against FIU. The team looks to establish a new culture as Hartline begins his tenure in Tampa.

• 1:03 AMYahoo Sports — Former Ohio State player named captain by Brian Hartline at USF