The final touches of the Ohio State College Football Playoff National Championship were presented today at the annual Spring Game. Earlier in the week, Ryan Day teased fans on social media with him peering into a box in awe. Today, players were treated to the cherry on top of a magical playoff run when the team received their championship rings.
And yes, I said rings, as each player and coach received not one, not two, but three different rings to commemorate their championship run. According to Day, one ring represents the CFP, one ring for the bowl wins, and one ring for the National Championship. As Will Howard said, “It makes it feel real.”
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They really are a thing of beauty and represent the culmination of all the hard work it took to make this run. While the national championship trophy will stay housed in The Woody Hayes Athletic Center, the rings are like a personal trophy for each player to keep.
The National Championship ring especially has some unique features. Emblazoned with diamonds and gold, there are shoutouts all over the craftsmanship. The score of the championship win over Notre Dame is on one side and the player/coach name on the other side with the word “History” written at the bottom. However, a closer look at how history is written the number 12 is hidden in the word, a shoutout to the first ever 12-team playoff champion. There is a Christian cross embossed on the inside as well as the top of the ring folding open to reveal all four game scores. Check out the video below to get a better look.
The team seemed genuinely excited to get the bling. As they should… they earned it and left no doubt.
This article originally appeared on Buckeyes Wire: Take a look at the Ohio State CFP National Championship rings
