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Sonny Styles returns to Ohio State as victory bell ringer

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 6:09 PM

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Sonny Styles returns to Ohio State as victory bell ringer

Summary

Sonny Styles, a former Ohio State All-American and current NFL player, will ring the Victory Bell prior to the Buckeyes' game against Northwestern on Saturday. Styles, who currently plays for the Washington Commanders, has been selected as the first active NFL player to perform this role for a regular-season game. He had a standout college career and is excelling in his rookie NFL season with 67 tackles and one interception over eight games. His presence is notable for fans returning to Ohio Stadium for homecoming.

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•Sonny Styles will ring the Victory Bell on November 13.
•He was a five-star safety and moved to linebacker at Ohio State.
•Styles was drafted by the Washington Commanders with the No. 7 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
•He has recorded 67 tackles, four tackles for loss, and one sack in his NFL debut season.
•Styles' game with the Commanders against the Giants is scheduled for November 10.

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Ohio State football tabs former All-American and a 'Block O' recipient Sonny Styles to ring the Victory Bell before Northwestern game.
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