COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football coach Ryan Day confirmed Monday that his 2024 national championship team will visit the White House on April 14.
Ohio State will be the first college football team honored since President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, a graduate of OSU, were elected into office.
“It’s an honor to be invited,” Day said.
Day recalled growing up as a sports fan and watching the tradition of championship teams, across all levels, making the trip.
“It’s part of the celebration of our team,” Day said.
He noted the Philadelphia Eagles, the reigning Super Bowl champs, will go to the White House before the Buckeyes.
Here’s everything Day said after Ohio State’s fourth spring practice.
What Ryan Day said after Ohio State’s fourth spring practice
- Day on spring practice: “I like the energy at practice… There’s just been good energy.”
- Practices on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday will be padded.
- Carnell Tate and Brandon Inniss will help at receiver for Ohio State’s Pro Day on Wednesday.
- Day on if Austin Siereveld could start somewhere on the offensive line: “I hope so. That’s the goal.”
- Day on defensive coordinator Matt Patricia: “A lot of energy. Building relationships right now… The feedback from our players has been good.”
- The feedback from recruits has also been good regarding Patricia, per Day.
- Day on FCS transfer Logan George: “He’s a very serious guy, but he’s earned the respect of our team.”
- Day said Ohio State wants to play a spring game but he’s leaving wiggle room with the format in case of injuries.
- Day on offensive coordinator Brian Hartline: “He’s got to have a connection with the quarterback. They’ve got to be on the same page.”
- Day praised Jeremiah Smith’s leadership.
- Day on OSU’s offensive line rotation: “You need to have depth. You have to… We’ve got to try to figure out ways to roll guys at all positions.”
