Ohio State’s football team, the reigning national champions, will be honored at the White House by President Donald Trump. As part of the tradition for championship teams, the Buckeyes’ coaches and players will be celebrated at the White House.
In addition to President Trump, Ohio State alumnus Vice President J.D. Vance will also be present for the event.
“It’s a great honor to be invited. We got a formal invitation,” said Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, according to the Associated Press. “I remember watching national championship teams visit the White House when I was younger and thinking, ‘What an honor that would be.’ It’s a special moment for our team, and we’re excited to get it all planned out.”
Ohio State will be the second championship team to visit the White House during Trump’s second term, following the NHL’s Florida Panthers after their Stanley Cup victory.
President Trump has shown a keen interest in sports events, recently attending the NCAA wrestling championships, the Super Bowl, and the Daytona 500. He will also host the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles on April 28.
Ohio State had a dominant run in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff, defeating Tennessee by 25 points in the first round and overcoming Big Ten champion Oregon by 20 in the Rose Bowl quarterfinals. They sealed their national title by defeating Notre Dame 34-23 in the championship game.
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