President Donald Trump welcomed Ohio State's national championship football team to the White House, where Vice President JD Vance, an Ohio State graduate, had a surprise moment when the trophy split into two pieces while being handled by him and Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson. Vance made light of the incident on social media following the ceremony. The event, which took place on the White House South Lawn, was attended by hundreds of Ohio State fans, with Trump congratulating the team and individual players.
During the ceremony, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day referenced a quote by former U.S. president Teddy Roosevelt, emphasizing the team's discipline and execution in securing their ninth national championship. Governor Mike DeWine and former OSU national championship-winning coach Jim Tressel were among the Ohio politicians present at the event. The Buckeyes were commended for their dominant performance and successful mission execution, with Day expressing gratitude for the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishment at the White House.
Jeremy Kelley, the assistant news editor for the Dayton Daily News, provided coverage of the event, highlighting the prestigious occasion honoring the Ohio State football team for their achievement.