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10/28/2026 2:00:00 PM | General
Tickets are on sale for “Scarlet & Gray Saturdays: The Ohio State Football Story
COLUMBUS, Ohio (October 28, 2026) – Tickets remain on sale to the general public for Scarlet & Gray Saturdays: The Ohio State Football Story, a one-of-a-kind film and live panel presentation coming to the Schottenstein Center Sunday, Nov. 22, at 1 p.m. Presented by America 250-Ohio, Ohio Goes to the Movies and WBNS 10TV, in partnership with The Ohio State University Athletics Department, the event invites Buckeye fans to experience more than a century of Ohio State football history on the big screen.
Tickets are $15 per person and are available at Ticketmaster. Admission includes parking, a commemorative cup and unlimited fountain drinks.
Built around rare archival footage, vintage film and interviews drawn from The Ohio State University Archives and the WBNS 10TV library, the roughly two-hour program unfolds like a game itself. Four "quarters" of storytelling play on the arena's big screens, each followed by a live panel discussion with former Ohio State coaches and players who lived the history on screen. Rare archival footage opens the event, and a special halftime segment celebrates Script Ohio.
First Quarter — Origins
Travel back to the earliest years of Ohio State football and the beginnings of a tradition that would become a defining part of the university and the state.
Second Quarter — The Woody Hayes Era
Revisit the legendary era of Woody Hayes and the teams, players and traditions that helped establish Ohio State as a national football powerhouse.
Halftime — Script Ohio
Experience one of the most iconic traditions in college football as part of a special halftime presentation.
Third Quarter — Development of Players
Explore the players behind the program and the people and experiences that shaped generations of Buckeye football.
Fourth Quarter — A National Powerhouse
Celebrate the teams, coaches, players and defining moments that propelled Ohio State onto the national stage and into college football history.
Ohio State legends Archie Griffin, the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner in the history of college football, Jim Lachey and national champion winning coaches Jim Tressel and Urban Meyer will be on hand to provide personal accounts of their time with the Buckeyes.
Tim May, who has covered the Buckeyes for decades as a sportswriter and football historian, also will share insight into the history and tradition of everything Ohio State football.
From the earliest days of the game to the traditions known around the world, Scarlet & Gray Saturdays gives fans of every generation a chance to experience Ohio State football history in a whole new way.
"The story of Ohio State football is deeply woven into the history of our university, our state and generations of Buckeye fans. We are excited to share that story through a unique experience that celebrates the people, traditions and defining moments that have shaped one of college football's most storied programs," said Ross Bjork, senior vice president and Wolfe Foundation-Eugene Smith Endowed Athletics Director at The Ohio State University. "Through historic footage, personal memories and shared experiences, Scarlet & Gray Saturdays will honor the individuals, teams and traditions that have made Ohio State football an enduring source of pride for our university, our state and Buckeye Nation around the world.
"The event's origin began with Ohio Goes to the Movies, one of the Signature Programs of America 250-Ohio which highlights Ohio's contribution to movies. One of the goals of Ohio Goes to the Movies is to show archival footage of significant Ohio events and experiences", said Todd Kleismit, the commission's executive director. "Showcasing the Ohio State Buckeyes historic football footage as a capstone event for America 250-Ohio seemed like a natural way to celebrate Ohio's contribution to sports over the years. Ohio State football is beloved worldwide, and we look forward to showcasing footage of the football team and the Ohio State Marching Band 'best damn band in the land' at this milestone event."
If you go
What: Scarlet & Gray Saturdays: The Ohio State Football Story — a film, video and live panel presentation on the history of Ohio State football
When: Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026, 1–5 p.m.
Where: The Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, Columbus, OH 43210
Tickets: $15 per person, general admission, on sale at noon Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Ticketmaster
Included: Event admission, parking, a commemorative cup and unlimited fountain drinks
Presented by: America 250-Ohio, Ohio Goes to the Movies and WBNS 10TV, in partnership with The Ohio State University Athletic Department
Event details and the ticket link are available at america250-ohio.org.
About America 250-Ohio:
In 2026, the United States is celebrating its semiquincentennial, which is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Each state is creating a celebration and commemoration of this anniversary to reflect the unique character and contributions of each state to the nation over the past 250 years. Ohio is fully embracing this opportunity. Cenovus Energy has signed on as the Visionary Sponsor for Ohio's statewide programming. The Ohio Commission for the Semiquincentennial (aka America 250-Ohio Commission or AM 250- OH) was created by the Ohio legislature and launched on March 1, 2022. The charge of the Commission is to "…to plan, encourage, develop, and coordinate the commemoration of the two hundred fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the United States and the impact of Ohioans on the nation's past, present, and future." — Ohio Revised Code (149.309). More information can be found at America250-Ohio.org.
Tickets are $15 per person and are available at Ticketmaster. Admission includes parking, a commemorative cup and unlimited fountain drinks.
Built around rare archival footage, vintage film and interviews drawn from The Ohio State University Archives and the WBNS 10TV library, the roughly two-hour program unfolds like a game itself. Four "quarters" of storytelling play on the arena's big screens, each followed by a live panel discussion with former Ohio State coaches and players who lived the history on screen. Rare archival footage opens the event, and a special halftime segment celebrates Script Ohio.
First Quarter — Origins
Travel back to the earliest years of Ohio State football and the beginnings of a tradition that would become a defining part of the university and the state.
Second Quarter — The Woody Hayes Era
Revisit the legendary era of Woody Hayes and the teams, players and traditions that helped establish Ohio State as a national football powerhouse.
Halftime — Script Ohio
Experience one of the most iconic traditions in college football as part of a special halftime presentation.
Third Quarter — Development of Players
Explore the players behind the program and the people and experiences that shaped generations of Buckeye football.
Fourth Quarter — A National Powerhouse
Celebrate the teams, coaches, players and defining moments that propelled Ohio State onto the national stage and into college football history.
Ohio State legends Archie Griffin, the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner in the history of college football, Jim Lachey and national champion winning coaches Jim Tressel and Urban Meyer will be on hand to provide personal accounts of their time with the Buckeyes.
Tim May, who has covered the Buckeyes for decades as a sportswriter and football historian, also will share insight into the history and tradition of everything Ohio State football.
From the earliest days of the game to the traditions known around the world, Scarlet & Gray Saturdays gives fans of every generation a chance to experience Ohio State football history in a whole new way.
"The story of Ohio State football is deeply woven into the history of our university, our state and generations of Buckeye fans. We are excited to share that story through a unique experience that celebrates the people, traditions and defining moments that have shaped one of college football's most storied programs," said Ross Bjork, senior vice president and Wolfe Foundation-Eugene Smith Endowed Athletics Director at The Ohio State University. "Through historic footage, personal memories and shared experiences, Scarlet & Gray Saturdays will honor the individuals, teams and traditions that have made Ohio State football an enduring source of pride for our university, our state and Buckeye Nation around the world.
"The event's origin began with Ohio Goes to the Movies, one of the Signature Programs of America 250-Ohio which highlights Ohio's contribution to movies. One of the goals of Ohio Goes to the Movies is to show archival footage of significant Ohio events and experiences", said Todd Kleismit, the commission's executive director. "Showcasing the Ohio State Buckeyes historic football footage as a capstone event for America 250-Ohio seemed like a natural way to celebrate Ohio's contribution to sports over the years. Ohio State football is beloved worldwide, and we look forward to showcasing footage of the football team and the Ohio State Marching Band 'best damn band in the land' at this milestone event."
If you go
What: Scarlet & Gray Saturdays: The Ohio State Football Story — a film, video and live panel presentation on the history of Ohio State football
When: Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026, 1–5 p.m.
Where: The Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, Columbus, OH 43210
Tickets: $15 per person, general admission, on sale at noon Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Ticketmaster
Included: Event admission, parking, a commemorative cup and unlimited fountain drinks
Presented by: America 250-Ohio, Ohio Goes to the Movies and WBNS 10TV, in partnership with The Ohio State University Athletic Department
Event details and the ticket link are available at america250-ohio.org.
About America 250-Ohio:
In 2026, the United States is celebrating its semiquincentennial, which is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Each state is creating a celebration and commemoration of this anniversary to reflect the unique character and contributions of each state to the nation over the past 250 years. Ohio is fully embracing this opportunity. Cenovus Energy has signed on as the Visionary Sponsor for Ohio's statewide programming. The Ohio Commission for the Semiquincentennial (aka America 250-Ohio Commission or AM 250- OH) was created by the Ohio legislature and launched on March 1, 2022. The charge of the Commission is to "…to plan, encourage, develop, and coordinate the commemoration of the two hundred fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the United States and the impact of Ohioans on the nation's past, present, and future." — Ohio Revised Code (149.309). More information can be found at America250-Ohio.org.
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