Ohio State Buckeyes Tickets

America's second-largest university campus, the Ohio State University, is located in Columbus, the third most populous state capital in the USA. An ideal location due to its diverse economy, the Buckeyes began in the 1880s, with baseball and football becoming varsity sports. An undergraduate persuaded Alexander Lilley to coach a football team, which was christened "Buckeyes" due to Ohio's renowned state tree. The team went on to gain unprecedented popularity with its exploits on the field, and their home, the 102,329 capacity Ohio Stadium, is America's fourth and the world's seventh largest stadium. After renovation, the stadium still maintains the north-end rotunda, resembling the Pantheon. The Jerome Schottenstein Center hosts ice hockey and basketball teams and can hold up to 20,000 spectators, while the 4,500 capacity Bill Davis Field is the university's baseball venue. The lush golf courses are named after Ohio State's two famous college colors: Scarlet and Gray. The Scarlet is often ranked as the top collegiate golf course, having undergone renovations under the supervision of alumnus Jack Nicklaus. Soccer, men's and women's lacrosse, and track and field events are held at the Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, named after one of the greatest Olympians of all time.

Gene Smith was named Ohio State's eighth Athletics Director in 2005, bringing to the table a vast repertoire of experience, having directed the Athletics programs of Arizona State, Eastern Michigan, and Iowa State. The results have been praiseworthy, indicating that he has justified his credentials to manage 36 varsity sports with over 900 student athletes. The head coaches of the respective sports select the players representing the institution, such as Thad Matta (Basketball), Jim Tressel (Football), Bob Todd (Baseball), and various others. Many alumni of note have graced the Scarlet and Gray of the Ohio State Buckeyes, including four-time Olympic gold medalist and track and field legend Jesse Owens, all-time majors leading golfer Jack "the Golden Bear" Nicklaus, two-time football Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin, and Hall of Fame football coaches Paul Brown and Woody Hayes.

Ohio State boasts a record of 22 National NCAA titles. Baseball has a national title under legendary coach Marty Karow in 1966, and 1960 produced basketball's triumph as Fred Taylor led the swashbuckling Buckeyes to national glory. It is Buckeyes football, however, which is most storied. The first title came in 1942, when a war-ravaged Buckeyes team (losing 22 players to WWII) under Paul Brown lost a single game en route to the title. Having established themselves, the Buckeyes reached unbelievable heights during the reign of Woody Hayes. The gaffer held the post from 1951 to 1978, leading Ohio State to five more titles (1954, 1957, 1961, 1968, and 1970) and four undefeated seasons before being unceremoniously dumped following a mindless touchline brawl. Jim Tressel led them to their latest success in 2002. Swimming and diving has established the Buckeyes as the most successful team in the format's history with 11 titles in a period of utter domination in the 1940s and 1950s. Golf has two national titles too.

Ohio State Buckeyes tickets are a major draw for fans of quality sports. Institutions such as Ohio State, which have produced an impeccable record with proper sports grooming, have pushed the standard of collegiate contests sky-high, so grab your Ohio State Buckeyes tickets for a spectacle of sports at the highest level.