Honoring the champs

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Fans will be able to celebrate the Ohio State football team’s national championship with a free event at Ohio Stadium Saturday.

The 2014 Undisputed National Championship Celebration is scheduled from 11:00 a.m. until noon. Stadium gates open at 9:30 a.m.

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The Buckeyes beat Oregon 42-20 on Jan. 12 in the first-ever College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

Fans will get free collectables including a Homage rally towel upon entrance and a souvenir poster when leaving.

The second half of the national championship game will be played on the scoreboard starting at 9:30 a.m.

The OSU Marching Band, pyrotechnics, smoke, videos and speeches are all part of the program

Coach Urban Meyer will speak around 11:30 a.m. and will receive national championship trophies from the American Football Coaches Association, the Associated Press and the College Football Playoff.

Players will speak on behalf of the team and a season recap video, including 12 minutes of post-championship game celebration, will close out the event.