COLUMBUS, Ohio — While the Ohio State football team comes into 2025 hoping to repeat as national champions, a different Buckeye has already accomplished that feat.
OSU wrestler Jesse Mendez won his second-straight title at 141 pounds on Saturday, cementing his legacy as one of the program’s all-time greats. He joins Kyle Snyder (2016, 2017 and 2018) and Logan Stieber (2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015) as wrestlers to win multiple titles as a Buckeye.
As the No. 3 seed, Mendez defeated defeated Nebraska’s No. 1 seed Brock Hardy, rallying back from a 1-5 deficit early in the match. He is joined by Dylan D’Emilio as Ohio State’s two All-Americans this season.
Football hoopers
In the spirit of March Madness, Ohio State’s social media team asked players to put together their best starting five on the football roster. Watch below to see their choices:
Key dates
- Ohio State Pro Day: 2 days, Wednesday
- Spring Showcase: 19 days, April 12, 2025
- NFL Draft: 31 days, April 24-26, 2025
- Big Ten Media Days: 120 days, July 22-24, 2025
- Ohio State vs. Texas (season opener): 159 days, Aug. 30, 2025
- Ohio State vs. Penn State: 222 days, Nov. 1, 2025
- The Game 2025: 250 days, Nov. 29, 2025
- Big Ten Championship Game: 257 days, Dec. 6, 2025
- College Football Playoff first round: 270 days, Dec. 19-20, 2025
- College Football Playoff quarterfinal: 282 days, Dec. 31, 2025-Jan. 1, 2026
- College Football Playoff semifinal: 290 days, Jan. 8-9, 2026
- College Football Playoff National Championship Game: 301 days, Jan. 19, 2026
