The national champs received their second on-campus salute in as many days during Monday night’s Ohio State men’s basketball game at the Schottenstein Center.
One day after celebrating its national championship in Ohio Stadium, the Ohio State football team was at the Schottenstein Center on Monday night to be honored during the first half of the basketball Buckeyes’ home game against Iowa.
After a brief video honoring the team was played, Carnell Tate and Jermaine Mathews Jr. hoisted the national championship game and Rose Bowl trophies above their heads to the cheers of the fans in attendance, after which Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs and Luke Montgomery each gave an “O-H!” to the crowd.
“Let’s run it back next year, baby, here we go,” Montgomery said.
You can watch the full video of the recognition in the video at the top of the page.
Before the game, Ohio State fans had the opportunity to take their picture with the national championship trophy and/or receive autographs from Ohio State defenders Caleb Downs, Jermaine Mathews Jr. and Sonny Styles, both of which prompted long lines of Buckeye fans around the concourse.
National championship excitement at Ohio State remains high. Long lines to get a photo with the national championship trophy and/or get autographs from Caleb Downs, Jermaine Mathews Jr. and Sonny Styles before tonights basketball game vs. Iowa at the Schottenstein Center. pic.twitter.com/2V0deqacum
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) January 28, 2025
Nothing like pregame autographs from a couple of National Champions @OhioStateFB #B1GMBBall x @OhioStateHoops pic.twitter.com/EqT0Q8EXTx
— Big Ten Men's Basketball (@B1GMBBall) January 28, 2025
