Ohio State football isn’t just a program—it’s a standard. A brotherhood forged in tradition, fueled by relentless work, and tested by the doubters who never seem to learn. Year after year, the critics come. They say Ohio State isn’t built for the big stage. They say the SEC is too dominant. They doubted after The Game. They counted this team out.

But Ohio State doesn’t flinch.

From Woody Hayes to Jim Tressel, from Urban Meyer to Ryan Day, this program has been defined by one thing—resilience. The weight of expectations is heavy, but this team doesn’t run from it. It embraces the pressure, carries the legacy, and rises when it matters most.

Every championship team in Buckeye history has had to fight for it. The 2002 squad was doubted every week, grinding out wins in the trenches, proving that belief and toughness outweigh the noise. The 2014 team? Left for dead after early adversity, only to rally behind a brotherhood that refused to break. And now, this team.