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Ohio State inducts Jim Tressel into the Buckeyes ring of honor

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Ohio State inducts Jim Tressel into the Buckeyes ring of honor
Summary

Ohio State honored former head football coach Jim Tressel on Saturday by inducting him into the program's ring of honor. The ceremony recognized his tenure at the university, highlighted by the 2002 national championship title. Tressel led the Buckeyes for a decade, establishing a significant presence in the history of the football program. The school unveiled his name as part of the formal recognition inside the stadium. This event marks the latest addition to a select group of contributors commemorated by the university for their impact on Ohio State football.

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  • •Jim Tressel joined the Ohio State ring of honor on Saturday.
  • •Tressel led the Buckeyes to a national championship victory in 2002.
  • •The official ceremony took place on the Ohio State campus.
Latest Updates
  • 7:54 AMYahoo Sports — Jim Tressel becomes third coach enshrined in Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor
  • 6:54 PMESPN — Tressel enshrined in Ohio State's ring of honor
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Former Ohio State Head Football Coach and current Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, Jim Tressel, has been enshrined in the Ring of Honor at Ohio Stadium.

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Jim Tressel, who coached Ohio State to the 2002 National Championship, was enshrined into the Buckeyes' ring of honor on Saturday.

— ESPNby Jake Trotter
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