Overview
- Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and general manager Andrew Berry attended at Ohio Stadium.
- Bears general manager Ryan Poles was among NFL executives on site.
- Texas superfan Matthew McConaughey appeared on the sideline and flashed the Hook 'Em sign.
- Former head coaches Jim Tressel and Mack Brown briefly greeted each other before kickoff.
- Notable figures included Hall of Famer Orlando Pace and Nike CEO Elliott Hill, with recent Buckeyes such as Gee Scott, TreVeyon Henderson, Jeremy Ruckert, Will Howard and J. T. Tuimoloau back at the stadium.