The nickname "Buckeyes" has roots in the 18th century, when Ohio settlers began using Ohio buckeye wood to make tools and furniture. The tree's nut was also considered a symbol of good luck.

Buckeye fans can see the College Football Playoff national championship trophy up close and personal this week in Columbus.

extolling the virtues of the buckeye tree and advocating it to be the symbol of Ohio. The buckeye tree was found naturally in the Midwest and its soft wood was ideal for building log cabins or ...