When 2025 Ohio State University graduate Emily Hayward started her college career during the COVID-19 pandemic, she was looking for a way to get involved on campus. She always knew she liked sports, ...

Once a papier-mâché ball now full-grown mascot, Brutus is indeed the biggest nut in college football responsible for the cheers of thousands and tying generations of Buckeye fans together.

The official mascot, known as Brutus Buckeye, is an anthropomorphic representation of an Ohio buckeye nut, which is the state tree of Ohio. The nickname "Buckeyes" has roots in the 18th century ...