The nickname "Buckeyes" has roots in the 18th century, when Ohio settlers began using Ohio buckeye wood to make tools and furniture. The tree's nut was also considered a symbol of good luck.

In September 1950, Ohio State University made the buckeye its logo. What does a buckeye symbolize? The buckeye nut is supposed to resemble the eye of a deer, and folklore says it's a symbol of ...

Ohio State Buckeyes? No, the Ohio Buckeye tree. Here's what to know about the tree that named Ohio's favorite football team.

Tennessee football's matchup against Ohio State in the first round of the College Football Playoff is an elite nickname matchup.. The No. 8 Buckeyes (10-2) will host the No. 9 Vols (10-2) at Ohio ...

The first stickers were handed out Oct. 7, 1967, the Buckeyes' second game of the season. Jim Nein returned an interception 45 yards, sealing Ohio State's 30-0 victory over Oregon.

The buckeye tree became the state tree of Ohio in 1953 but was already a popular symbol for the state as far back as the 1800s. Advertisement The Buckeye became synonymous with Ohio State ...

Looking for Buckeye football i nfo, Ohio State fans? Well, we are actually here to talk about buckeye trees. Your favorite football team was named after Ohio’s state tree, known as the Ohio buckeye ...