Ohio State Running Back Mike Weber Announces Switch to Old High School Number

By Tim Shoemaker on August 5, 2016 at 12:08 pm
Mike Weber will wear No. 25 this season.
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If you already bought your Mike Weber jersey for Ohio State's upcoming 2016 season, it might be time to ask for a refund. 

Weber announced on his Twitter account late Thursday night he intends to switch to No. 25 this season. That's the same number he donned at Cass Tech High School in Detroit, where he turned into a prep star and became a highly-coveted recruit.

Weber is the prohibitive favorite to be the Buckeyes' starting running back this fall following the dismissal of Bri'onte Dunn. It just so happens Dunn's old number was 25.

There are certainly big shoes to fill for Weber as Ohio State tries to figure out a way to replace Ezekiel Elliott, who was selected No. 4 overall in the 2015 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys.

Weber wore No. 20 last season during a freshman season in which he redshirted.

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