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11 schools use the "Buckeyes" mascot.
Most common states: Ohio (5), Texas (4), Pennsylvania (2)
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Meet Brutus Buckeye, the beloved mascot of Ohio State University Brutus isn't just any ordinary mascot; he's an anthropomorphic buckeye nut, which is pretty cool since the buckeye is the official state tree of Ohio. This nutty character was created by students back in 1965 and first appeared at a game against Minnesota. Initially made from papier-mâché, Brutus has evolved over the years to become a more durable and interactive mascot, now sporting a fibreglass shell, a red and grey striped jersey, and the school's iconic 'O' hat 🏆. Brutus is more than just a costume; he's a symbol of state pride and good luck. The buckeye nut itself has roots in Ohio history, with settlers using the wood for tools and furniture, and the nut being seen as a lucky charm. Today, Brutus energizes the crowd at Ohio State games, showing off his school spirit and making fans smile ⭐. So, the next time you hear about the Buckeyes, you'll know it's not just about the team, but also about the fun and lively mascot that represents them.
Hear how the Buckeyes fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 5 programs flying the Buckeyes banner across Ohio. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Drew Carter
Ohio Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Ohio. With 5 schools per million residents, the Buckeyes is part of daily conversations here.”
Blair Vargas
Ohio Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Buckeyes delivers the perfect plant energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Rowan Vargas
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
11 schools in our database use the Buckeyes mascot across 3 states.
The Buckeyes shows up most in Ohio (5), Texas (4), and Pennsylvania (2). Oh also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Buckeyes as a Plant mascot.
Other programs adopt the Buckeyes most often (4 schools). High School (3) and Elementary (3) also feature this mascot.