For the first time in 15 years, the Ohio State Buckeyes will square off against the Ohio Bobcats. While there will be plenty of talent on the field to watch and the expected result is a Bobcat beatdown, more eyes may peer toward the mascots on the sideline.
The last time Ohio’s and Ohio State’s mascots battled
Rufus, Ohio’s mascot, and Brutus, Ohio State’s mascot, have shared some bad blood ever since their fateful showdown on September 18, 2010. As Brutus led the Buckeyes onto the field, Rufus suddenly attempted to tackle the buckeye nut to the turf. Upon failure, Brutus responded with a taunt before carrying on to the north end zone. But Rufus was ready for round two.
He got the jump on Brutus and wrestled him to the ground. Rufus connected on a few right hooks before a security member finally separated the two. Rufus was escorted off the field, while Brutus seemingly laughed off the situation.
