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Ohio State honors Jim Tressel with Ring of Honor induction

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 11:17 PM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Ohio State honors Jim Tressel with Ring of Honor induction

Summary

Ohio State will celebrate former head coach Jim Tressel during its season opener against Ball State on September 5, 2026. Tressel is scheduled to be formally inducted into the university's Ring of Honor during the event. To mark the occasion, the athletic department is distributing 1,500 rally towels designed to resemble his signature sweater vest to the first students who arrive at the stadium. Additional towels will be available for purchase at several stadium locations. Tressel, known as the Vest, guided the program to one national championship and six Big Ten titles during his tenure. His plaque will be placed in the stadium alongside former coach Woody Hayes.

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Key Details

•Jim Tressel will join the Ohio State Ring of Honor on September 5, 2026.
•The ceremony takes place during the season opener against Ball State.
•The first 1,500 students will receive sweater vest-themed rally towels.
•Tressel finished his coaching career at Ohio State with a 9-1 record against Michigan.

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11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Ohio State to hand out Jim Tressel keepsake before Ball State game

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Jim Tressel will be inducted into the Ohio State Ring of Honor during the Ball State game. Students may want to arrive early for a souvenir.
— Yahoo Sports

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