Congratulating The Ohio State University football team for winning the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship.
This is a House Resolution (H. Res. 323) introduced in the 119th Congress congratulating The Ohio State University Buckeyes on winning the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship. The measure records details from the season and the championship game, including the team’s leadership under head coach Ryan Day, the players’ accomplishments, and the overall 14-2 record. It is a ceremonial, non-binding expression of praise, recognizing the effort of players, coaches, staff, and fans, and it requests the Clerk of the House to prepare and present official copies of the resolution to key OSU leaders (the university president, the athletics director, and the head coach). The resolution was introduced by Rep. Carey (for himself and Rep. Beatty) and referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. It does not authorize any spending or create policy; its purpose is to publicly honor OSU’s athletic achievement and its contributions to the university and its community.
Key Points
- 1The Ohio State University Buckeyes are congratulated for winning the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship, described as the first-ever 12-team CFP National Championship format.
- 2Acknowledges head coach Ryan Day and the program’s leadership, noting the program’s total national championships at OSU as 9.
- 3Recognizes individual achievements, including quarterback Will Howard as Offensive MVP and linebacker Cody Simon as Defensive MVP, plus honors for Caleb Downs (All-American), Seth McLaughlin (Rimington Trophy and consensus All-American), Jeremiah Smith (outstanding wide receiver and freshman), and seven Buckeyes on the All-Big Ten First Team.
- 4Highlights the team’s challenging path to the title, mentioning a 14-2 season record and the experience of facing multiple top-10 opponents, with specific on-field contributions from players such as Jack Sawyer.
- 5Directs the Clerk to prepare and present an official copy of the resolution to OSU leadership: President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr., Senior Vice President and Athletics Director Ross Bjork, and Head Coach Ryan Day.