Some of the legendary coaches' philosophies — including game plans, practice plans and training — have rubbed off on Vrabel.

A quote attributed to OSU's winningest coach first appeared on a UM fan page two minutes after the Buckeyes earned their berth in the title game.

Joe Lyberger, a quality control coach working with Ohio State's linebackers, was placed on paid administrative leave last month by the university.

Ohio State fans are no doubt still celebrating Monday night's national championship victory over Notre Dame, as they should be. The No. 8 Buckeyes went on an in

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Josh Fryar #70 and head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Let's take a look back at Sports Illustrated's best images and coverage from the Buckeyes' championship night.

When Ohio State battles Notre Dame on Monday ... Trainer Ernie Biggs brought the idea to Coach Woody Hayes in 1967. Woody ran with it. The college football world celebrated the 50th anniversary of Archie Griffin’s first Heisman Trophy in 1974.

He told Ohio State players this week that runners-ups aren't immortalized on the walls of the Woody Hayes center. They fade in memory as just another great Buckeye team that couldn't finish the deal. This 2024 team had highs and lows as big as any Buckeye ...

Buckeyes fans stood out in the frigid cold Tuesday for hours, waiting for the national champion Ohio State Buckeyes' return to the Columbus university campus.

Watch Ohio State fans welcome the Buckeyes back to campus after beating Notre Dame for the college football national championship.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are once again national champions. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Players arrived in Columbus from Atlanta on Tuesday and fans were outside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center to welcome them back,

The Ohio State Buckeyes are national champions ... unanimous in polls: 10-0; Coach: Woody Hayes 1957: Record, UPI (coaches) poll: 9-1; Coach: Woody Hayes 1954: Record, AP (media) poll: 10-0; Coach: Woody Hayes 1942: Record, AP (media) poll: 9-1; Coach ...