James Laurinaitis to ring victory bell before Illinois game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 12:19 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
James Laurinaitis, former Ohio State linebacker and current assistant coach, will ring the victory bell before the Illinois game. This event continues Ohio State's tradition of inviting former players to ring the bell, which began last season. Laurinaitis is set to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, highlighting his impressive career as a three-time All-American and recipient of multiple significant awards. Last year, legendary figures like Archie Griffin and Urban Meyer participated in this pre-game ritual.
- •Laurinaitis will ring the bell prior to the Illinois game.
- •He is a former All-American and current Ohio State assistant coach.
- •The tradition of ringing the bell began last season.
- •Laurinaitis is being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
- •Notable former players participated last year, including Archie Griffin.
- 12:19 AMYahoo Sports — Former Ohio State linebacker great to ring bell for Illinois game
"Former Ohio State All-American linebacker and current linebackers assistant, James Laurinaitis will ring the victory bell ahead of the Illinois game.
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