OFFICIAL: Exciting News — Ohio State’s 2024 Championship Season to Be Featured in New Documentary “The Heart of the Buckeyes: A Journey Through Team and Triumph”
Ohio State fans have reason to celebrate yet again. The Buckeyes’ unforgettable 2024 championship season will be chronicled in a highly anticipated new documentary titled “The Heart of the Buckeyes: A Journey Through Team and Triumph.” The official announcement was made Tuesday morning by the university’s athletic department and the Big Ten Network, which is partnering in the production.
The documentary will offer an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at Ohio State’s remarkable run to glory in the 2024 college football season. From preseason training to the final whistle of the national championship game, fans will get an unprecedented inside look at the trials, triumphs, and teamwork that defined one of the most iconic seasons in program history.
“The 2024 team captured the spirit of Buckeye Nation,” said Athletic Director Gene Smith in the official statement. “This documentary is a tribute not only to their incredible success on the field but also to the heart, resilience, and brotherhood they showed along the way.”
Produced by BTN Originals in collaboration with Ohio State Athletics, the documentary features exclusive interviews with players, coaches, and staff, including head coach Ryan Day and standout quarterback Kyle McCord. Viewers will also see never-before-seen locker room moments, sideline footage, and raw personal stories that shed light on the human side of championship-level football.
Director and executive producer Lauren Richards, known for her work on Hard Knocks and All or Nothing, brings a cinematic vision to the project that promises to engage not only diehard Buckeye fans but general sports lovers as well.
“What makes this story so special is not just the winning,” said Richards. “It’s the people. It’s the relationships, the setbacks, the comebacks, and the unwavering belief that carried this team to the top.”
“The Heart of the Buckeyes” is scheduled to premiere in August 2025 on the Big Ten Network, just ahead of the next football season. Additional streaming availability will follow on select platforms, with a special extended cut planned for digital release.
Advance buzz has already made this one of the most talked-about sports documentaries of the year, and with good reason. As the Buckeyes gear up for a new season, fans will have the chance to relive every pulse-pounding moment that led to their 2024 national title.
This is more than just a sports documentary — it’s a celebration of heart, heritage, and the unwavering spirit of Ohio State football.