Ohio State honored by Governor at Ohio Statehouse (Photos)

A month after knocking off Oregon in the first-ever College Football Playoff National Championship, members of the Ohio State football team were honored at the Ohio Statehouse by Governor John Kasich on Wednesday.

Head coach Urban Meyer and school president Michael V. Drake joined the team at the Statehouse in Columbus, just a few miles from the Buckeyes’ campus.

.@OSUCoachMeyer and the #Buckeyes have arrived at the Ohio Statehouse. The Champs will be honored today! #GoBucks http://ift.tt/1z8qCOl

— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) February 11, 2015

.@EzekielElliott signs a commemorative national championship ball prior to a ceremony at the Ohio Statehouse #GoBucks http://ift.tt/1DGbGfT

— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) February 11, 2015

.@JohnKasich: "You guys just rallied. You really lifted the entire state. You really did. Congratulations." http://ift.tt/1z8qDBZ

— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) February 11, 2015

According to the Columbus Dispatch, Kasich offered congratulations to the team and spoke to several players about their plans after graduation.

“You really lifted almost the entire state,” Kasich told the team. “In life, it’s amazing how successful you can be if you’re a member of a team.”

.@OSUCoachMeyer and the #Buckeyes with Ohio Gov. @JohnKasich at the Statehouse today #GoBucks http://ift.tt/1z8qCOr

— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) February 11, 2015

.@OSUCoachMeyer and the #Buckeyes received an honorary resolution today at the Ohio Statehouse #GoBucks http://ift.tt/1z8qCOt

— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) February 11, 2015

Thank you to @JohnKasich and the members of the Statehouse for recognizing our team today http://ift.tt/1z8qCOv

— Urban Meyer (@OSUCoachMeyer) February 11, 2015

In addition to being honored by the Governor, the team also was recognized Wednesday afternoon at sessions for the Ohio Senate and House of Representatives.

As is customary for the national champion, the team will also have a chance to visit the White House and President Obama in the future.

For more Ohio State news, visit BuckeyeGrove.com.

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