Ohio State honors Jim Tressel with inclusion in Ring of Honor
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:40 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Jim Tressel will be inducted into the Ohio State Ring of Honor during a ceremony on September 5, recognizing his significant contributions to the Buckeyes football program. Tressel coached Ohio State for a decade, securing six Big Ten Championships and a national title in 2002. The announcement was made at an event where Tressel was surprised by former players and coaches. He becomes the third coach to receive this honor, joining Paul Brown and Woody Hayes.
- •Ceremony set for September 5 at Ohio Stadium.
- •Tressel led Ohio State to six Big Ten titles.
- •He won the 2002 BCS National Championship.
- •His coaching included a remarkable record against Michigan.
- •Only three coaches are in the Ring of Honor.
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Ohio State honors former head coach with prestigious honor
"Jim Tressel turned around the Ohio State football program and ushered in a golden era of Buckeye football. Now his name will live on forever.
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