Laurinaitis' father, Joseph, was a WWE superstar in the 1990s, wrestling under the moniker Road Warrior Animal. His trademark look: spiked football shoulder pads, mohawk and red-and-black face paint.

Ohio State recruits the top prospects in the country and certainly within the state. The 2025 cycle was no exception as the Buckeyes signed one of the best recruiting classes in the country. On3 ...

ATLANTA — Nearly two full years have passed since James Laurinaitis had to break the news to Marcus Freeman, his former Ohio State football teammate and close friend for the past two decades.

ATLANTA – They will be opponents on Monday, but for James Laurinaitis and Marcus Freeman, it will be a brief pause in a deep friendship. Their bond formed as Ohio State linebackers two decades ago.

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. James Laurinaitis, Freeman’s fellow star linebacker at Ohio State two decades ago and now the Ohio State linebackers coach, grew up ...