LeBron James Hypes Ohio State RB Bo Jackson After TD vs. UCLA on Video

Ohio State running back Bo Jackson impressed Los Angeles Lakers star and Akron native LeBron James by running in a game-opening touchdown Saturday night against UCLA.

"Must be the shoes... Well probably the O-Line and your vision," James wrote in a Saturday night message to Jackson on social media.

Jackson recorded five carries for 30 total yards and a touchdown on the Buckeyes' first drive of the game.

No. 1 Ohio State (9-0, 6-0 Big Ten) heads into Saturday as the favorite over visiting UCLA (3-6, 3-3 Big Ten).

The Buckeyes have topped the AP poll every week since the start of the regular season in part because of Jackson's stellar freshman season.

The 19-year-old went into Saturday's game having recorded 95 carries for 613 yards and two touchdowns, while adding 12 catches for 124 yards and another touchdown through eight games.

The Ohio State matchup might not be the only game James tunes in to Saturday night. His post came just before the Lakers tipped off an 8 p.m. ET road matchup at the Milwaukee Bucks.

James, who has yet to make his 2025-26 season debut amid a diagnosis of sciatica, was recently assigned to the Lakers' G League affiliate as he ramps back up to game speed.

His son, Bronny James, is meanwhile set to make his first start of the season Saturday night amid the absences of Rui Hachimura to a calf injury and Marcus Smart to illness.

The 21-year-old has seen his playing time vary throughout the Lakers' 9-4 start to the season, but he's averaged 2.3 points, 1.9 assists and one rebound in eight appearances so far this season.

While the Buckeyes seek to beat UCLA and stay on top of the College Football Playoff rankings with a 10th straight win, Bronny will look to take advantage of his starting opportunity with a big outing Saturday night against the Bucks.