It's almost game time.
Ohio State is nearly set to kick off a homecoming showdown against conference foe Maryland, but first, let's check out some pregame sights and sounds from game day.
We'll let super senior Marcus Williamson lead things off with a fiery pregame speech at the Skull Session.
Marcus Williamson wants Buckeye fans to give us what we need, give us that energy today. pic.twitter.com/vQamJNDa1z
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) October 9, 2021
And it looks like he's set for his first start of the season.
Looks like Marcus Williamson will make his first start since last season at cover safety pic.twitter.com/uAxhKKRXvo
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) October 9, 2021
It looks like a vintage Brutus Buckeye will make a special homecoming appearance in the 'Shoe today.
I'm not entirely sure what's happening here, but it happened a few minutes ago on the field. pic.twitter.com/8CzwfdJ6BH
— Garrick Hodge (@Garrick_Hodge) October 9, 2021
Here come our guys! https://t.co/aHWWDXZ70d https://t.co/to8VvAuFVv
— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) October 9, 2021
Ryan Day is making sure some young fans are juiced for gameday.
Ryan Day saying hello to some young Buckeye fans. pic.twitter.com/QI8qCCsbJa
— Garrick Hodge (@Garrick_Hodge) October 9, 2021
in. #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/DVo6YsR3k9
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 9, 2021
Tyreke Smith was listed as a game-time decision, but he's dressed and going through warm-ups.
Ohio State defensive end Tyreke Smith, whos listed as a game-time decision, going through pregame warmups. pic.twitter.com/BQf1ZNJLO0
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) October 9, 2021
' #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/iV9E33ADvF
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 9, 2021
Best sign of the season pic.twitter.com/Fcez7Y2Shq
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) October 9, 2021
The quarterbacks are ready with their traditional QB-to-QB pregame deep ball.
Kyle McCord catches the pregame deep ball from C.J. Stroud. pic.twitter.com/r55SStU870
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) October 9, 2021
#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/qo05w5xyrz
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 9, 202