Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, believes his Buckeyes can go all the way in the upcoming season.
Senator JD Vance, a Republican from Ohio and Republican vice-presidential nominee, is a lifelong Buckeyes fan and believes that the team has the talent to go all the way this season.
During an appearance on OutKick's "The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show," Vance expressed cautious optimism about how far his favorite football team could go in the upcoming season.
JD Vance Optimistic About Ohio State Buckeyes' Chances
"I mean, look, I'm a lifelong Buckeyes fan," Vance said. "I think we have, just in terms of sheer raw talent, maybe the best Ohio State team I've seen since, you know, the great 2003 team that upset Miami in the national championship game."
Vance also said he hopes to attend the annual Ohio State-Michigan game. This year's game is scheduled to take place at Ohio Stadium on Nov. 30.
JD Vance Optimistic About Ohio State Buckeyes' Chances
"Well, let's go to the Ohio State-Michigan game, assuming we win, because I bet I can get some pretty sweet tickets as the VP-elect, and we'll be in a celebratory mood," he continued. "And look, it's, it's going to be a big game this year. I think it's going to determine ultimate seeding in the College Football Playoff. I mean, how both teams might actually make the playoff. I know Michigan's, you know, sort of people aren't putting them as high this year, but you never know because it's always a good program. So, we'll see guys. I'm feeling very good about the Buckeyes. I'm feeling very good about the Bengals."
Ohio State has claimed eight national titles. The Buckeyes won their most recent title by defeating Oregon in the inaugural College Football Playoff National Championship game.
JD Vance Optimistic About Ohio State Buckeyes' Chances
Vance also expressed optimism about another football team in Ohio — the Cincinnati Bengals.
"I know we've got a lot of Cincinnati Bengals fans out there," Vance said. "I was at the AFC Championship game last year. I thought we were going to win it all. I really thought Joe Burrow was going to lead us there. Unfortunately, we didn't get it done. But I'm confident that this year is our year."
The Bengals failed to qualify for the playoffs last season, and quarterback Joe Burrow was limited to 10 games due to injury.
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