The Buckeyes unforgettable and undefeated season of 2002 ended with a thrilling victory over Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl. Following the game each player was awarded with this, the most coveted prize in college football, constructed of a delicate cut glass football seated upon a sleek black wood base. The silver plates affixed to each side read, " The National Champion-The Ohio State University-2002-USA Today/ESPN Top 25 Coaches' Poll-Bowl Championship Series-ABC." EX-MT. This is an extra trophy that was not awarded.