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Students selected scarlet and gray in 1878 while choosing ribbons for the first graduates' diplomas. The university library explains that orange and black had been considered first, but the committee changed course because Princeton already used them.
Checked 2026-10-13 · Sources: Ohio State University Libraries — founding FAQs
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Ohio State's official traditions history dates the introduction of Buckeye leaf helmet decals to 1968, during Woody Hayes' tenure. The change was part of a broader uniform update associated with Hayes and longtime trainer Ernie Biggs.
Checked 2026-10-13 · Sources: Ohio State Athletics — traditions
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Brutus Buckeye first appeared in 1965, with a name selected through a contest. The original mascot was made from papier-mache. Later redesigns gradually produced the familiar figure associated with Ohio State athletics.
Checked 2026-10-13 · Sources: Ohio State Athletics — traditions
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Ohio State's gold pants charms commemorate victories over Michigan. The tradition began in 1934 under coach Francis Schmidt and awards miniature gold football pants to players and coaches after a win in the rivalry.
Checked 2026-10-13 · Sources: Ohio State Athletics — traditions
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Since 1934, Ohio State has planted Buckeye trees to honor its football All-Americans. The grove moved to the southwest corner of Ohio Stadium with the stadium's 2001 renovation. It connects individual football honors with a physical campus memorial.
Checked 2026-10-13 · Sources: Ohio State Athletics — traditions
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The Ohio State-Illinois rivalry trophy began in 1925 with a live turtle named Illibuck. A wooden replica replaced the live animal in 1927. The turtle remains the identifying symbol of the teams' trophy tradition.
Checked 2026-10-13 · Sources: Ohio State Athletics — traditions
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The Ohio State Marching Band first performed Script Ohio in Ohio Stadium on October 10, 1936. The formation became a lasting part of the stadium's game-day identity, alongside the band's entrance and other university traditions.
Checked 2026-10-13 · Sources: Ohio State Athletics — centennial
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