The Ohio buckeye is a characteristic tree of our state’s native landscape, with interesting seasonal growth patterns and ties ...

Ohio State is one of college football’s most recognizable brands. On top of its renowned coaches, the team is easily identifiable by their helmets and the ...

For decades, the buckeye leaf has marked the journey of Ohio State football champions, one sticker at a time. Some players’ helmets are almost completely covered in buckeyes. Each one serves as ...

In short, these white and dark green decals depict a buckeye leaf. Each buckeye sticker is awarded to players for "big plays and consistency on the field," the university says on its website.

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Those stickers are markers of achievement throughout the season for Ohio State players, and by the end of the year, many players' helmets are plastered with buckeye leaves. Here's what you need to ...