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Ohio State quarterback Will Howard gives a speech during the National Championship football celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard gives a speech during the National Championship football celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer speaks during the National Championship football celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer speaks during the National Championship football celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

From left, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day poses with Ohio State University president Ted Carter, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, and Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther during the National Championship football celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

From left, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day poses with Ohio State University president Ted Carter, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, and Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther during the National Championship football celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive line coach Larry Johnson (left) and Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end JT Tuimoloau, react to the speeches given during the National Championship celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive line coach Larry Johnson (left) and Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end JT Tuimoloau, react to the speeches given during the National Championship celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard gives a speech during the National Championship football celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard gives a speech during the National Championship football celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day accepts the National Championship Coaches Trophy during the National Championship football celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day accepts the National Championship Coaches Trophy during the National Championship football celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State linebacker Cody Simon, left, and defensive end Jack Sawyer react to the speeches during the National Championship celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State linebacker Cody Simon, left, and defensive end Jack Sawyer react to the speeches during the National Championship celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer, reacts to the a speech given during the National Championship celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer, reacts to the a speech given during the National Championship celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day speaks during the National Championship football celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day speaks during the National Championship football celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State Buckeyes football fans cheer during the National Championship celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State Buckeyes football fans cheer during the National Championship celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day (facing) hugs wide receiver Emeka Egbuka during the National Championship celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day (facing) hugs wide receiver Emeka Egbuka during the National Championship celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day (from left) poses with Ohio State University president Ted Carter (center), Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, and Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther during the National Championship football celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day (from left) poses with Ohio State University president Ted Carter (center), Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, and Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther during the National Championship football celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State linebacker Cody Simon speaks during the National Championship football celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State linebacker Cody Simon speaks during the National Championship football celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day speaks during the National Championship football celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day speaks during the National Championship football celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard reacts to the speeches during the National Championship celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard reacts to the speeches during the National Championship celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State Buckeyes football fans cheer during the National Championship celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State Buckeyes football fans cheer during the National Championship celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka gives a speech during the National Championship celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka gives a speech during the National Championship celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)