Caleb Downs return to lead Ohio State’s secondary as the Big Ten's preseason Defensive Player of the Year as voted on in the Cleveland.com preseason poll.

LAS VEGAS — Three Ohio State football players earned Big Ten Conference preseason honors. Senior linebacker Sonny Styles, junior safety Caleb Downs, and sophomore wide receiver Jeremiah Smith were chosen during Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas on Tuesday.

With talks of College Football Playoff expansion, a holding pattern continues formation between the Big Ten and other Power 4 conferences. The Big Ten wants four automatic bids in its proposal, while the SEC,