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🏆 National Champions

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Congratulations to The Ohio State Buckeyes. | Photo by CBUStoday
Ohio State football brought home the hardware to Columbus after winning their first National Championship since 2015, and the first-ever for head coach Ryan Day.

In case you missed the action, we have everything from player interviews to the trophy presentation.

Media Day madness

Buckeye Donuts or Dunkin’ Donuts? We asked the players that question and more at Media Day ahead of the big game. Check it out:

Pregame prep

We attended Ohio State’s open practice in Mercedes-Benz stadium. Did you know they warm up to “Hang on Sloopy” on a continuous loop?

When it came to game day, the pregame action got even more exciting. It was a star-studded event with celebrities and athletes like Travis Scott and LeBron James in attendance.

Of course, Buckeye greats like Archie Griffin and Chase Young were there as well. We even got to chat with Cardale Jones (reminder: he was on the previous National Championship winning team 10 years ago).
Check out postgame celebrations

Events

Thursday, Jan. 23
Maryland Terrapins at Ohio State Buckeyes Women’s Basketball | 6 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $21+ | The Buckeyes are on fire with just one loss this season — come cheer them on.

CMA After Hours: Creating in the Galleries | 5-9 p.m. | Columbus Museum of Art | $10+ | Sketch throughout the CMA galleries with creative prompts provided.

Friday, Jan. 24
Wedding Showcase 2025 | 6-9 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory | $40 | Select vendors like photographers and event planners, plus sample cakes and cocktails.

Omaha Supernovas at Columbus Fury | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena | $30+ | Cheer on our hometown professional women’s volleyball team as a new season gets underway.

Saturday, Jan. 25
Grande Winter Ball | 7-9 p.m. | Ohio Statehouse | $15 | Dance the night away to Civil War-era music and sip on light refreshments.

Winter Jam ’25 | 7:30 p.m. | Schottenstein Center | $15 | Christian artists like Skillet, Anne Wilson, KB, Colton Dixon, Newsong, and Micah Tyler will take the stage.
There's plenty more to do
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Jobs

💼 Find the best local candidates in 2025

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56%. That’s the percentage of full-time employees in the US who want a new job in 2025. Of this, 27% have already started searching. What’s more, the first part of the year sees the largest uptick in job postings + submitted job applications online.

If you’re hiring this year, don’t let your job posting get lost on over-saturated job sites. We created 6AM City Job Board to help you cut through the noise and find top local talent. Share your opportunity with the most connected locals, BOStoday readers.
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News Notes

Development

Anduril Industries Inc., a weapon manufacturing company, will build a $1 billion facility near Rickenbacker Airport. The site is expected to bring more than 4,000 jobs to central Ohio by 2035. Construction will start in July of 2026. (614now)

Show

The 2025 Central Ohio Home & Garden Show returns to the Bricker and Celeste Buildings at the Ohio Expo Center from Saturday, Feb. 15-Sunday, Feb. 23. Browse 300+ local vendors, plus expect celebrity appearances like HGTV star Rico Leon.

Concert

The rock band Shinedown is coming to the Schottenstein Center on July 23 with special guests Bush and Morgan Wade. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Transit

Beep beep. Ohio is the No. 8 best driving state, based on metrics like road maintenance and gas prices. Guess they haven’t been on I-270 lately. (WalletHub)

Sports

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    Sports

    Hot Takes with Hanna: Season scorecard

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    Let us know your feedback on Hanna’s predictions. | Photo by CBUStoday
    Editor Hanna here. For every football game this season, I shared my hot takes about about how games would play out. Now that the season’s over, let’s look back at my record.

    Hanna’s biggest miss

    Some of my hot takes were too hot. Against Michigan, I predicted a 25-point victory and holding Michigan to 10 points. As we know, that sadly didn’t pan out.

    Hanna’s perfect prediction

    A handful of my hot takes hit the mark perfectly. Before the first game, I gave three hot takes for the season that all became true.

    First, I predicted the Buckeyes would have two 1,000-yard rushers with TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins. That was accomplished during the National Championship game, when they became the first running back duo at Ohio State to both rush for 1,000 yards in a season.

    I also predicted that freshman Jeremiah Smith would break every single freshman receiving record — receptions, yards, and touchdowns. And just like that, Smith shattered all of those records for the Bucks.

    Finally, I said Ohio State’s defense would be number one in points per game. The Buckeyes held onto that No. 1 in scoring defense spot all year long.
    More hot takes from fans

    City Guide

    ☕ Sip back and relax

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    City Editor Mitch likes his cold brew with a small splash of oat or almond milk. | Photo by CBUStoday
    What’s brewing, CBUS? If you’re anything like us, you can’t start your day without a cup (or three) of coffee. Here are 25+ coffee shops and roasters around the city.

    Specialty drinks

    Bottoms Up Coffee
    The Rainy Day might be the most creative drink in CBUS, as it features a cloud of cotton candy delicately floating above the local roaster’s house blend.

    Parable
    This coffee shop puts care into each cup, with options like a sesame miso caramel latte or an espresso with tonic. Not only does it feature a hip and modern atmosphere, but its baked good offerings are next level. This has earned it recognition from national publications, like Bon Appétite.

    Pistacia Vera
    Coffee is just the tip of the iceberg at this bakery that offers decadent treats and breakfast items. It’s known for a small, but mighty selection of specialty brews like the honey butter cold brew or the lavender latte. We recommend picking up a Key Lime Pie eclair on your next visit, or at the very least bring him one.
    20+ more coffee shops

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    The Wrap

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    It’s cold out there, Columbus. I recommend dining by an indoor fire at these four local restaurants if you want to heat things up.
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