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How Caleb Downs could help Ohio State win national title after leaving Alabama
The former Alabama defensive back is one of the most important players for Ohio State in the national championship against Notre Dame.
Caleb Downs reveals he didn’t want to leave Alabama after Nick Saban’s retirement
Caleb Downs was one of the most sought-after recruits in the 2023 recruiting class. The Georgia native ultimately decided to join legendary coach Nick Saban at Alabama. Downs made an immediate impact as a true freshman, collecting 107 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, and 2 interceptions in 2023.
Caleb Downs, Ohio State getting all they wanted from last year’s splashiest non-QB transfer
The star safety transfer found a perfect fit in the national title-hunting Buckeyes after entering the portal after Nick Saban's retirement.
Caleb Downs: ‘Didn’t want to leave’ Alabama football before transfer
When Nick Saban walked into a team meeting in January of 2024, and retired as Alabama’s football coach, Caleb Downs was as shocked as anyone. The safety, who had just wrapped up an excellent freshman season and planned on continuing his career with the Crimson Tide, had to figure out his future quickly.
Caleb Downs shares why he picked Ohio State over Georgia after leaving Alabama
Ohio State, like Georgia, was very familiar with talented safety Caleb Downs. Both schools were among the finalists to land Downs when he was the No. 1 player in the state of Georgia in the 2023 recruiting cycle.
Why did Ohio State's Caleb Downs transfer from Alabama? What to know about Buckeyes DB
Here's why Ohio State football DB Caleb Downs decided to leave Alabama and transfer to the Buckeyes this offseason:
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These former Alabama transfers will play in CFP National Championship Game
With each of those names having transferred out of Alabama last offseason, here are the former Crimson Tide transfers set to ...
Why did Caleb Downs transfer to Ohio State? Nick Saban’s departure gave OSU a star
And it was a massive move for Downs because choosing Ohio State not just gave him a chance to play for a national ...
Ohio State star Caleb Downs drops honest confession on Alabama transfer, with dig at Kalen DeBoer
Ahead of the National Championship game, Ohio State Buckeyes star Caleb Downs made a strong admission about his decision to ...
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Caleb Downs recalls decision to transfer after Nick Saban’s retirement: ‘I didn’t really want to leave’
When Nick Saban announced his retirement in January 2024, Alabama players had a 30-day transfer portal open. A slew of ...
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Caleb Downs’ father explains why DB ‘adored’ Nick Saban during time with Alabama
Caleb Downs decided to transfer from Alabama football to Ohio State following Nick Saban deciding to retire from coaching ...
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Ohio State Star Caleb Downs Makes History With Record-Breaking NIL Deal
As anticipation builds for the College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 20, Ohio State Buckeyes standout safety Caleb Downs has secured a groundbreaking NIL partnership. A finalist for ...