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SRES 48119th CongressIntroduced

A resolution congratulating The Ohio State University football team for winning the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship.

Introduced: Jan 30, 2025
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This is a Senate resolution that formally congratulates The Ohio State University Buckeyes for winning the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship. Introduced in the 119th Congress, the resolution notes OSU’s 34-23 victory over Notre Dame in the first-ever 12-team CFP National Championship, recognizes the contributions of players, coaches, and staff, and requests that an official copy of the resolution be given to OSU leaders (the university president, the senior VP/athletics director, and the football head coach). The measure is ceremonial in nature, aiming to honor the team’s achievement and celebrate the university’s athletic and academic excellence. In addition to the championship acknowledgment, the resolution highlights standout performances and honors earned during the season (e.g., Offensive MVP Will Howard, Defensive MVP Cody Simon, Caleb Downs as an All-American, and Seth McLaughlin’s Rimington Trophy). It also notes OSU’s 14-2 record, the formidable path to the title, and the broader role of OSU’s band, cheerleaders, students, and supporters.

Key Points

  • 1The Senate congratulates The Ohio State University Buckeyes for winning the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship.
  • 2It recognizes the players, coaches, staff, and fans for their hard work and support that contributed to the title.
  • 3The resolution highlights individual achievements, including Will Howard (Offensive MVP), Cody Simon (Defensive MVP), Caleb Downs (All-American), and Seth McLaughlin (Rimington Trophy/consensus All-American), as well as other notable performers.
  • 4It notes OSU’s 14-2 season record and the team’s challenging path, including games against multiple top-10-ranked opponents.
  • 5The Secretary of the Senate is requested to prepare an official copy of the resolution for presentation to OSU leaders: President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr.; Senior VP/Athletics Director Ross Bjork; and Head Coach Ryan Day.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: The Ohio State University community (students, alumni, faculty, athletic department, and supporters) and its national reputation in college football.Secondary group/area affected: The broader college football community, including fans of OSU and Notre Dame, and the CFP program’s visibility.Additional impacts: The resolution is ceremonial and does not create new law or funding obligations; potential positive effects include enhanced school pride, reputation, and recruitment appeal; it also formally documents and publicizes the university’s athletic and academic excellence.
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