Ohio State’s anchoring center and preseason award magnet
In the 2026 season, Carson Hinzman enters as Ohio State’s fifth-year starting center, a durable line leader who started all 14 games in 2025, logged 841 snaps, and earned First-Team All-American honors from the AFCA plus Third-Team All-Big Ten recognition. He’s on the Rimington, Outland, Lombardi, and Witten Man of the Year watch lists, which tells you he’s valued for both play and presence. Why care? He’s the glue guy up front: smart, steady, battle-tested, and the kind of center who makes the whole offense feel calmer.
