THE COLLEGE GAME · 2026
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The gold pants are miniature football-pants charms given to Ohio State players and coaches after victories over Michigan. The tradition began in 1934 under coach Francis Schmidt and remains associated with that rivalry.
Checked 2026-10-13 · Sources: Ohio State Athletics — traditions
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