With Tennessee playing Ohio State in the first expanded College Football Playoff, that buckeye helmet sticker tradition is back in focus. By the end of the season, the backs and sides of players ...

From individual highlight reels to gritty team wins, the legendary “Buckeye Leaf” sticker remains one of the most original traditions in college sports. It began in 1968 as five-time national ...

Buckeye leaves grow on buckeye trees, the official state tree of Ohio. The fruit of buckeye trees are — you guessed it — buckeyes, which are small, shiny, dark brown nuts with a light tan patch.

Along with the Buckeye Leaves, there is a second tradition meant to instill pride and honor in successful Buckeye teams. Ohio State Head Coach Francis Schmidt founded the “Pants Club” in 1934.

According to Ohio State, the round white decal with a green buckeye leaf is applied to helmets as a reward for big plays and consistency. The tradition started in 1967 under coach Woody Hayes.

Buckeye leaves grow on buckeye trees, the official state tree of Ohio. The fruit of buckeye trees are — you guessed it — buckeyes, which are small, shiny, dark brown nuts with a light tan patch.

For decades, the buckeye leaf has marked the journey of Ohio State football champions, one sticker at a time. Some players’ helmets are almost completely covered in buckeyes.

The buckeye leaf also represents the "strength and sturdiness" of the Ohio State student population. Who has the most Buckeye stickers? A helmet can hold between 35 and 40 stickers on each side.

The leaf is described as being arranged similarly to fingers on a hand. At a glance, it could easily be mistaken for a marijuana leaf. The buckeye tree became the state tree of Ohio in 1953 but ...