The tree's nut was also considered a symbol of good luck. When Ohio State adopted the name "Buckeyes" for its sports teams, it became a symbol of state pride. The idea of creating a physical ...

The Ohio State Buckeyes ... metaphor – buckeyes were valuable as resources, pleasing to the eye and difficult to kill – Drake concluded that the buckeye was a suitable symbol, saying ...

Here's a look at how many national championships Ohio State football has won heading into the Buckeyes' CFP title game matchup with Notre Dame: ...