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Ohio State Football's Postseason Pursuit

Football: Postseason Pursuit

Your postseason playbook for football fun from December 2025–January 2026. Opportunities – including tours – are for all Ohio State alumni, friends and fans!

  • Born to be a Buckeye

    Take our fan favorites poll to claim your commemorative eras magnet

    Get your free magnet
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  • Get our postseason savings pass

    Enjoy awesome local discounts and hang out with other Buckeyes in Dallas.

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Heading to the College Football Playoff

Follow the Buckeyes on their postseason journey! Details about additional activities will be posted on this page as they become available, including bowl tours for future rounds.

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Book a spot on the Cotton Bowl Tour

Buckeyes looking for bowl game travel package options for the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal game at the Cotton Bowl that include transportation, hotel accommodations and game tickets can take advantage of the Official Bowl Tour of Ohio State Athletics!

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Attend a special Cotton Bowl celebration

Join fellow Buckeyes at Sports & Social at Texas Live! for just $10! The first 500 registrants receive two drink tickets.

Reserve your spot
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Pregame Huddle at the Cotton Bowl

Join us at AT&T Stadium before the Cotton Bowl for an exclusive Buckeyes only tailgate experience sponsored by Leviate Air! This is your chance to connect with fellow Buckeyes in a VIP stadium setting before kickoff. 

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Show your Buckeye pride and enjoy savings

We're partnering with local restaurants and bars to bring Buckeyes exclusive deals, discounts and special promotions — right to your phone.

Get your Postseason Buckeye savings pass
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Dallas-Ft. Worth: Buckeye Round-Up for the Cotton Bowl

Get ready for an unforgettable pregame celebration hosted by the Alumni Club of Dallas–Fort Worth! This is the place for Buckeyes — local and visiting — to gather, connect and show off your scarlet and gray pride.

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Celebrating from wherever you are

Get into the postseason spirit from anywhere in the world. 

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Download your own Cotton Bowl party pack!

Get ready for game day with a free Cotton Bowl party pack — filled with activities and game-day fun for fans of all ages.

Get your free party pack
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Claim a limited-edition magnet

No matter your era — you were born to be a Buckeye. Celebrate your Buckeye champion. Share your voice. Claim your keepsake.

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Find a game watch location

If you aren't in the stands, watching from afar with fellow Buckeyes is the next best thing!

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Download the Buckeye Cookbook

Download a delicious collection of recipes submitted by alumni, faculty, staff and fans from across Buckeye Nation.

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Share your O-H-I-O photos

Buckeye spirit is boundless. Show your pride by submitting your best O-H-I-O photos.

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Additional resources

Cotton Bowl information

Get details about Fan Fest, stadium policies, parking and more.

Tickets, news and official merchandise

Keep tabs on ohiostatebuckeyes.com for ticket information, game previews and official gear.

Exclusive deals for Buckeye postseason games

Traveling to a postseason game? Tell us where, and we’ll share local restaurant, bar and brewery discounts.

Bowl Tour info for employees, students and parents

Don't miss out on the exciting opportunity to travel with the Buckeyes to the Cotton Bowl!

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