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Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Conferences Football: Big Ten Conference
Basketball: Big Ten Conference
School Colors Scarlet and gray
School Nickname Brutus Buckeye
Men Playing Varsity Sports 531 - 3%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 438 - 3%
Students Receiving Athletic Financial Aid Football: 88
Basketball: 24
Baseball: 33
Cross Country/Track: 46
Other Sports: 414
Graduation Rates of Athletic Financial Aid Recipients Football: 48%
Basketball: 80%
Baseball: 57%
Cross Country/Track: 63%
Other Sports: 64%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Football, football, football! You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more competitive football school than OSU, the 2002 national champions. Through the football team, Ohio State has managed to start rivalries with nearly every other team in the Big Ten. Columbus is filled with block parties and huge crowds getting ready for each game, and competition is always high. The varsity football team is complimented by a number of other successful varsity sports—from the pistol and rifle team, to track and field or soccer, Ohio State fields the best that the state has to offer.

Despite the prevalence of football, don’t forget that there are many other sports at all levels. There are great baseball, basketball, and gymnastics programs, along with many others. An abundance of intramural sports keeps the physically active students busy, as well. OSU intramurals offer nearly every type of sport you can think of (and probably some that you can’t), all at varied skill levels. Just be careful when dealing with the Department of Recreational Sports—the slightest violation could get you suspended for a quarter of intramural sports, if not more. A great sport to try is D-league intramural ice hockey; even if you’ve never set foot on ice in your entire life, you will be right at home in this league. When playing an intramural sport, always keep in mind that the officials are just students like you. At games, paint your face, wear your Buckeye necklace, and sing Carmen Ohio at the top of your lungs as you attend the games. Ohio State sports are all about tradition, and the next chapter is always being written.

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Athletics at Ohio State University

Alpaca

'13

Japanese Language and Literature

4.6
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Strong Fan Support

The students of the Ohio State University are very school spirited. We always support and cheer on our teams. We are like one big family when it comes to football games.

Feb 03, 2012

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sillyusername

'15

Anthropology and Archaeology

5.0
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GO BUCKS!

If you can't find school spirit at this school then you won't find it anywhere. Sports at this school are huge and tickets for students are very affordable.

Jan 19, 2012

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dbleas

'12

Biological Engineering

5.0
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Best Damn Athletes/Fans/Students/... in the Land!!

I wasn't actually involved in any sports but they definitely play a large role even if you're not in one. Being able to root for your team lets you know just how big athletics are here. The athletic facilities are numerous and contain some of the newest equipment around. For a large campus, there are many facilities so there's no real problem trying to get to one, they're all over campus. Also, SO MUCH SCHOOL SPIRIT and student involvement as well. Not wanting to go varsity? Intramural and club sports are also available and TONS of students get involved, spots fill quickly but they're a lot of fun! (a side not on school spirit, you'll often find people cheering, even for the intramural games)

Jan 12, 2012

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How popular are varsity sports on campus?

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How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Ice hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Other sports
  • Rifle
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Fencing
  • Field hockey
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Ice hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Other sports
  • Rifle
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and diving
  • Synchronized swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bench press
  • Cricket (indoor)
  • Disc golf
  • Dodgeball
  • Flag football
  • Golf
  • Ice hockey
  • Inner tube water polo
  • Kickball
  • Racquetball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate disc
  • Volleyball
  • Wallyball
Club Sports
  • Aikido Yoshokai
  • All girls cheer
  • Alpine ski and board team
  • Archery
  • Arma
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bboy club at OSU
  • Benchball
  • Bowling
  • Boxing
  • Crew
  • Cricket
  • Cycling
  • Dance Till You Drop
  • Disc golf
  • Dodgeball
  • Dragon Phoenix Wushu
  • Equestrian team - Hunt Seat
  • Equestrian team - Western
  • Fencing
  • Field hockey (coed)
  • Figure skating
  • Filipino Martial Arts
  • Football
  • Gymnastics
  • Ice Hockey (men’s and women’s)
  • Jiujitsu
  • Judo
  • K1 kickboxing
  • Kendo
  • Krav Maga
  • Lacrosse (men’s and women’s)
  • Ohio State Dance Team
  • Racquetball
  • Roller hockey
  • Rugby (men’s and women’s)
  • Sailing
  • Shotokan karate
  • Shuai Chiao Kungfu
  • Soccer (men’s, women’s)
  • Softball
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Table tennis
  • Tae Kwon Do
  • Tang Soo Do
  • Tennis
  • Triathlon
  • Ultimate Frisbee (men’s and women’s)
  • Volleyball (men’s, women’s)
  • Water polo (men's and women's)
  • Water ski club
  • Wrestling
  • Wushu
  • Yoga
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Adventure Recreation Center (ARC)
  • Fred Beekman Park
  • Jesse Owens North and South
  • Jesse Owens West Tennis Center
  • Lincoln Tower Park
  • Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC)
  • West Campus Disc Golf Course
  • West Campus Skate Park

Most Popular Sports

Football is king. Other sports on campus are popular, but none exceed the juggernaut that is football. Men’s ice hockey enjoys a devoted following, and the basketball programs are top-notch. Don’t forget about soccer or baseball, either.

Most Overlooked Teams

Volleyball, lacrosse, and synchronized swimming are some of our athletic teams that are very successful but do not get as much support as they should.

School Spirit

School spirit is an area where Ohio State shines—the school is filled to the brim with spirit. Students have a sort of us-against-the-world mentality, largely due to the fact that outside of Ohio, it’s kind of cool to hate OSU. This seems to make students even more proud of being Buckeyes. What other campus sees students jump into a freezing cold lake just to support the football team? Everywhere you go, you can find students decorated in scarlet and gray. Local houses sport the colors as well. Every student knows the words to “Carmen Ohio,” and has shed at least one tear while singing it with their closest friends. Buckeyes are fiercely proud of where they come from, and it shows. As the words go: “Time and change will surely show / How firm thy friendship, O-HI-O.”

Getting Tickets

Every current student gets the option of pre-ordering season tickets for nearly every athletic program in the University. The most highly sought after are football tickets. Good luck scalping them, however. The tickets are now bar-coded, and before they are scanned to let you in, you must present your student ID. The cost of season tickets varies from sport to sport. Many sports charge no admission to watch. Be sure to check out women’s lacrosse or men’s soccer. Some charge a small amount, like men’s ice hockey, and women’s basketball and baseball. Not only do these sports charge small ticket fees, but they consistently compete for the league title. Check www.hangonsloopy.com for ticketing information.

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The Oval, High Street, and East Residential Area

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