| Brutus Buckeye | |
|---|---|
 Brutus during the Army game in 2017 | |
| University | The Ohio State University |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Description | Anthropomorphic buckeye nut |
| Origin of name | Winning entry in competition |
| First seen | 1965 |
Brutus Buckeye is the athletics mascot of Ohio State University and an anthropomorphic buckeye nut. Brutus made his debut in 1965, with periodic updates to design and wardrobe occurring in the years since. As a member of the spirit squad, Brutus Buckeye travels to many events around the university and often makes appearances around Columbus.