College Sports Established
1912
Location
Columbus, Ohio
College Name
The Ohio State University
Collegiate History
1973 - Present / NCAA Division 1
1912 - 1973 / University Division of the NCAA
Conference History
1912 – Present / Big 10 Conference
Nickname
Buckeyes - The Ohio State Buckeyes have been a powerhouse in college football for decades, and their iconic nickname has become synonymous with success. But where did the name “Buckeye” come from?
The answer lies in Ohio’s state tree—the buckeye. According to legend, during the Civil War, an Ohio soldier was asked what type of nut he carried as a good luck charm by fellow soldiers from other states who had never seen one before. He replied that it was a buckeye nut—and thus began the connection between this beloved symbol of resilience and strength and The Ohio State University's athletic teams.
In 1950, Woody Hayes became head coach at OSU and officially adopted "Buckeyes" as their mascot after being inspired by its symbolic meaning: courage under fire; determination; resourcefulness; adaptability - all qualities found on any successful team! Since then, fans have proudly cheered on their favorite team with shouts of “Go Bucks!”
Over time Buckeyes fans embraced not only the name but also its associated colors (scarlet & gray), traditions such as dotting O-H-I-O before games or singing Carmen Ohio at halftime shows - even creating unique cheers like "O–H–I–O!" which is still used today when cheering for The Scarlet & Gray! It's no wonder they are considered one of college football's most passionate fan bases – they truly embody what it means to be part of something bigger than themselves while supporting their beloved school every step.
NCAA Championships
Baseball 1
1966
Men's Basketball 1
1960
Women's Basketball 0
Football 0
Soccer 0
- 1960
- 1966
- 2002
- 2003
- 2008
- 2018
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Buckeyes NCAA Basketball Champs 1960
The 1960 NCAA University Division Basketball Tournament involved 25 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men’s NCAA Division I college basketball in the United States. It began on March 7, 1960, and ended with the championship game on March 19 in Daly City, California (immediately south of San Francisco). A total of 29 games were ... -
Buckeyes Baseball Champions 1966
The 1966 NCAA University Division Baseball Tournament was played at the end of the 1966 NCAA University Division baseball season to determine the national champion of college baseball. The tournament concluded with eight teams competing in the College World Series, a double-elimination tournament in its twentieth year. Eight regional districts sent representatives to the College World Series with preliminary rounds ... -
Ohio State Football team wins the BCS National Championship
In 2002: Football team wins the BCS National Championship against Miami (FL) in the Fiesta Bowl, finishing with a perfect 14-0 record -
Buckeyes Women’s basketball team wins the Big Ten regular season title
In 2003: Buckeyes Women’s basketball team wins the Big Ten regular season and tournament titles for the first time. -
Fiesta Bowl against Texas Win
In 2008: Ohio state buckeyes Football team wins the Fiesta Bowl against Texas. -
The football team wins Big Ten championship
In 2018: The football team wins its second consecutive Big Ten championship and defeats Washington in Urban Meyer’s final game as head coach in the Rose Bowl, finishing with a 13-1 record and a No. 3 ranking in both polls.
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History of the Buckeyes
The Ohio State Buckeyes are among the nation's most storied college sports teams, particularly known for their fierce rivalry with the Michigan Wolverines. With a long and proud history of over a century, Ohio State has become synonymous with success on the gridiron, basketball court, and baseball diamond. The Buckeyes have won multiple national championships across all three major NCAA sports — football (eight titles), men's basketball (one title), and baseball (two titles). They've also produced some of college athletics' biggest stars over the years, including Eddie George, Archie Griffin, Jerry Lucas, and John Havlicek, to name just a few.
Ohio State's football program has been renowned for its excellence for decades. From legendary coach Woody Hayes leading his squads to five national championships during his tenure from 1951-1978 through Urban Meyer winning it all in 2014 after taking over as head coach in 2012, OSU has been at or near the top of college football since its inception into what is now known as Division I FBS play way back in 1912! Over their 108-year history, they’ve had numerous Heisman Trophy winners, such as Troy Smith ('06), Eddie George ('95) & Archie Griffin ('74 & '75); while having an impressive list of players who went onto NFL stardom, such as Terrelle Pryor Jr., Joey Bosa III & Orlando Pace Jr. Even today, under current Head Coach Ryan Day, they remain competitive year in/year out despite being part of one tough Big Ten Conference, which features powerhouses like Michigan Wolverines or Penn St Nittany Lions, amongst others vying for supremacy each season!
In addition to their success on the field/court/diamond, Ohio St University’s athletic department works hard off it, too, by providing student-athletes with world-class facilities like Value City Arena, where Men’s Basketball team plays home games along with state-of-the-art training centers dedicated solely towards helping them reach peak performance levels when competing against opponents come game time!. This commitment to excellence extends beyond just athletics. However – academics-wise, OSU offers various degree programs ranging from engineering sciences to business administration, so students can gain knowledge inside classroom settings and outside playing fields if desired! All this makes attending school here a unique experience that no other institution can match anywhere else around the country…or maybe even the world!!
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