WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Ohio State University national championship football team visited the White House on Monday.
“It’s an honor to be invited,” Coach Ryan Day said in March. “I remember growing up and watching the national championship teams go to the White House. I always looked at that, like, ‘Man, what an honor that would be.’ So, it’s part of the celebration of our team. I’m looking forward to getting that all planned out.”
The Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame 34-23 in the College Football Playoff title game in Atlanta to win their first national championship since 2014.
Ohio State is the second championship team to visit the White House since President Donald Trump returned in January. The Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers made their trip on Feb. 3 before facing the Washington Capitals.
Vice President JD Vance is an Ohio State graduate.
The Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles will visit the White House on April 28.