Here’s what he said.
Vice President-elect JD Vance, a proud Ohio State alumnus, recently expressed his excitement over what could be the best Buckeyes football team in years. In August, Vance boldly stated that this Ohio State squad had the potential to be “the best” he’s seen in a long time, and the upcoming national championship game will be the ultimate test to see if that claim holds true. Ohio State will face off against Notre Dame in what promises to be an epic showdown, and Vance is determined to be there to witness it firsthand.
However, there’s a small problem: the national championship game is scheduled for January 20, the very same day that President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Vance are set to officially take office. Vance, ever the good-natured figure, made light of the situation with a humorous post on social media, saying, “I hope everybody is cool with me missing the inauguration so I can attend the national title game.”
In classic Vance fashion, the former Ohio senator took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a meme that humorously laid out his two options: “Attend your own inauguration” or “Go watch the Buckeyes win a national title.” It was a tongue-in-cheek moment that perfectly captured his loyalty to Ohio State and his deep connection to the team.
This year’s national championship game is a high-stakes affair. Ohio State, fresh off their victory over Texas in the Cotton Bowl, will be gunning for their first national title since 2014. Meanwhile, Notre Dame, after their impressive win over Penn State in the Orange Bowl, is vying for their 12th national title and their first since 1988. Vance may be in Washington for the inauguration, but his heart will undoubtedly be cheering for the Buckeyes as they aim to bring home another championship.