Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Jim Tressel Enters Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor
Jim Tressel used to coach the Ohio State football team.
He coached there from 2001 through 2010 and won a national championship in 2002.
During the 2026 season opener, Ohio State added his name to the stadium’s Ring of Honor.
The ceremony happened after the first quarter against Ball State.
Tressel wore his famous sweater vest during the celebration.
He said he was thankful to be a Buckeye.
His teams won many games, including six Big Ten championships.
Ohio State also honored its current seniors before the game, even though Senior Day usually happens later in the season.
Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel was honored during the Buckeyes’ 2026 season opener against Ball State.
Tressel coached Ohio State from 2001 to 2010 and led the team to the 2002 national championship.
His record at Ohio State was 106-23, including six Big Ten titles and a 9-1 record against Michigan.
Tressel’s name now appears alongside Woody Hayes and Paul Brown on the Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor.
Ohio State moved Senior Day to its season opener and introduced seniors before kickoff.
- Who
- Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel, along with Ohio State’s current team and seniors.
- What
- Tressel was inducted into the Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor, while Ohio State held its Senior Day ceremony.
- When
- During Ohio State’s 2026 season opener on Saturday, with the Ring of Honor ceremony taking place after the first quarter.
- Where
- Ohio Stadium, during Ohio State’s game against Ball State.
- Why
- Ohio State honored Tressel for his coaching record, 2002 national championship, leadership and impact on the program.
- Tressel’s Ohio State tenure
- 2001-2010
- Ohio State record
- 106-23
- National championship
- 2002
- Big Ten titles
- Six
- Record against Michigan
- 9-1; the NCAA later vacated his final win over Michigan in 2010
- Ring of Honor predecessors
- Woody Hayes, Paul Brown and Troy Smith were previously honored names mentioned in the article
- College Football Hall of Fame
- Tressel was inducted in 2015