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Vice President-elect JD Vance recently made light of a scheduling conflict between his official inauguration and Ohio State’s national championship game, both set for January 20.
As a proud Ohio State alumnus, Vance has long been vocal about his admiration for the Buckeyes, even declaring earlier in the year that this team might be "the best" he’s seen in a long time. Now, as the Buckeyes gear up to take on Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff (CFP) national championship, Vance has made it clear where his loyalty lies.
However, there’s one slight complication: the title game and the inauguration fall on the same day. With both events set for January 20, Vance jokingly took to social media to express his dilemma.
"Hopefully everyone is cool with me skipping the inauguration so I can go to the national title game," he wrote, adding a humorous meme alongside his post. The meme, a humorous take on his situation, posed two options: "Attend your own inauguration" or "Go watch the Buckeyes win a national title."
Ohio State’s journey to the championship game began with a victory over Texas in the Cotton Bowl, where they secured their spot to battle for their first national title since 2014.
Meanwhile, Notre Dame, which defeated Penn State in the Orange Bowl, is aiming for its 12th overall title, its first since 1988. The game promises to be a high-stakes showdown between two storied programs with rich football legacies.
Despite the playful tone of his social media post, Vance, who is set to officially take office alongside President-elect Donald Trump, will likely be in Washington for the inauguration.
He made it clear that while he’d love to be at the game in person, his responsibilities as Vice President-elect will keep him in the nation’s capital. Nonetheless, his humorous comment resonated with many Ohio State fans, and he will undoubtedly be supporting his team from Washington.
The timing of this dual event—Trump’s second inauguration and the college football title game—has created an intriguing situation for Vance, who is known for his deep ties to Ohio State.
Even though the inauguration will mark a historic moment in American politics, Vance’s heart is likely with the Buckeyes as they aim to claim another national title. As the championship game looms, the excitement surrounding both events will be hard to contain, but one thing is certain: JD Vance will be cheering for Ohio State, no matter where he is.
With Ohio State’s history of success in college football and their current strong performance, this national championship game is sure to be a memorable one. While Vance’s joke may have lightened the mood, it’s clear that both the inauguration and the national title game are major events, each with its own significance.
Vance’s social media post only adds to the anticipation, as fans eagerly await both the political ceremony and the football showdown between two of the nation’s top programs.
