The name "Brutus" embodies the competitive spirit and strength characteristic of Ohio State's athletic teams. The choice of the buckeye as the mascot stems from its status as Ohio's official state ...

the school held a contest to name the new mascot, with the school ultimately landing on the name "Brutus Buckeye." Ohio State's helmet stickers depict buckeye leaves, with alumnus and comic strip ...

When Ohio State adopted the name "Buckeyes" for its sports teams, it became a symbol of state pride. The idea of creating a physical mascot was born in 1965 when a group of students decided that ...