WATCH: Ohio State football captains phone their parents to break the news
The Ohio State creative team shared each of those four phone calls, and it's the type of content that will make you think about the pride you have for your own sons or daughters.
Watch as Austin Sierevold, Caleb Downs, Brandon Inniss, and Sonny Styles take turns breaking the news to their parents that they are one of four captains for Ohio State during the 2025 season.
If this doesn't make you swell up with pride and have a little tear in your eye, I don't know what planet you are from.
These for captains will lead the team out on the field when the season starts on Aug. 30 vs. No. 1 Texas Longhorns.
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