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The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release

Readout of the President’s Call with Ohio State Buckeyes’ Coach Meyer

Yesterday evening, President Obama called Ohio State Football Head Coach Urban Meyer to congratulate him and the Buckeyes on winning the first ever College Football Playoff National Championship. The President made note of the underclassmen who stepped up in the game despite injury and adversity. The President said he looks forward to welcoming the team to the White House to celebrate their championship.