JD Vance’s Trophy Fumble Steals the Spotlight at White House Celebration
So, here’s a moment that absolutely lit up the news this week — and not because of a game-winning touchdown. We’re talking about Vice President JD Vance, Ohio State’s proud alum, who had a bit of a mishap while trying to celebrate his alma mater’s big win at the White House. And yeah… it involved the College Football Playoff National Championship trophy.
The Buckeyes were honored in Washington D.C. on April 14, after clinching a historic 34-23 victory over Notre Dame. This marked the first championship under the newly expanded 12-team College Football Playoff system — a major deal. Everyone was there for the celebration: President Donald Trump, Secretary of Defense Marco Rubio, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel, Coach Ryan Day, and of course, Vance himself.
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Now here’s where it got unexpectedly entertaining. During the ceremony on the South Lawn — right as Queen’s “We Are the Champions” was playing — JD Vance tried to lift the championship trophy. But instead of a smooth, triumphant moment, he ended up fumbling it. The 35-pound trophy, standing at a proud 26.5 inches tall and crafted from gold, bronze, and stainless steel, literally came apart in his hands. The base detached as he lifted it with running back TreVeyon Henderson, but thankfully, one of the players saved it before it hit the ground.
Vance tried to play it off later, joking on X (formerly Twitter) that he broke it on purpose so no one else could have it after Ohio State. And in fairness, the trophy is designed to come apart — it’s not like the Stanley Cup that gets passed around. But still, it was one of those unscripted, unforgettable moments that had everyone buzzing.
Despite the fumble, the atmosphere was electric. Vance praised the team’s resilience and grit, calling them a representation of not just Ohio, but the whole country. Then, in classic rivalry fashion, he even called out a guy in the crowd wearing a Michigan hat, joking that he might need to alert the Secret Service. Gotta love college football humor.
All in all, it was a celebration to remember — not just for the victory, but for a very human, very viral trophy moment that will definitely live on in Buckeye lore.
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