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tOSU Football Walk Ons (Official Thread)
- By ScriptOhio
- Buckeye Football
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DIANTÉ GRIFFIN, THE GRANDSON OF OHIO STATE LEGEND ARCHIE GRIFFIN, COMMITS TO OHIO STATE AS PREFERRED WALK-ON
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Entire article: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...iffin-commits-to-ohio-state-as-preferred-walk
Dianté Griffin Returns to Ohio Stadium for “Full Circle” Moment After Transferring to Ball State
Archie Griffin will have rooting interests on both sides as Ohio State hosts Ball State in its season opener on Saturday.Griffin will be rooting for Ohio State to win, of course, as the Buckeye legend still deeply loves his alma mater more than 50 years after winning his second Heisman Trophy. But he’ll also be cheering for his grandson to play well in Ohio Stadium.
Those rooting interests were one and the same for the past four years. Dianté Griffin was a walk-on cornerback for Ohio State from 2022-25. Griffin entered the transfer portal for his final year of college football, however, seeking an opportunity to be a scholarship player. That opportunity just so happened to come from Ohio State’s season-opening opponent.
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As such, Dianté Griffin will begin his new chapter at Ball State playing in the same stadium where he played his home games for the last four years, and where he became an Ohio State graduate in May.
“It’s a surreal moment. Full circle,” Dianté told Eleven Warriors when asked about returning to the Shoe. “I never thought I would be playing at Ohio Stadium after my Senior Day against Rutgers last year again.”
Still proud to be a Buckeye
Dianté has only good things to say when reflecting on his time as a Buckeye. While he played only three snaps on special teams over four seasons, he’s proud that he was part of a national championship team and of the work that he put in behind the scenes.“People always see the guys that are out there going to war, but they don't always recognize the people that were going to war behind the scenes throughout the week, putting in that real pain in practice. But we got our credit in the Woody, and that's really all that matters,” Dianté said. “During that time, you put so much into the moment to be a part of the team and be a part of the success, and it just feels like it all pays off.”
Dianté says his favorite part of being a Buckeye was the connections he made with his former Ohio State teammates and coaches over the last four years. He’s excited to reunite with many of them this weekend, particularly the Buckeyes’ returning defensive backs and Ohio State secondary coach Tim Walton.
“All my BIA brothers, man, they're always checking in on me, I'm checking in on them,” Dianté said. “Inky Jones, Jaylen McClain, Leroy Roker, Jermaine (Mathews Jr.), they're my brothers, man. And Coach Walt, he really helped me. I came in with Coach Walt, my first year was his first year as well, so we did a lot together. So it's going to be nice seeing all them boys.”
As the seventh different member of his family to play for Ohio State, also joining his father (Andre Griffin), uncle (Adam Griffin), great uncles (Ray Griffin and Duncan Griffin) and his other grandfather (Dave Reynolds), Dianté is proud to be an Ohio State graduate and that he was able to continue his family’s legacy as a Buckeye.
“It means the world to me personally,” Griffin said. “All my family members on my mother and my father's side all graduated from Ohio State. I grew up being a Buckeye fan, I was a Buckeye for life. And when I got the opportunity to continue my athletic career and my academic career at Ohio State, I took that on and did the work for me to finish and get my degree.”
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Just sayin': In case you wondered......Diante’s father, Andre Griffin, played running back for the Buckeyes from 1998-2001, while his uncle, Adam Griffin, was a defensive back at Ohio State from 2010-13 before a shoulder injury ended his career. While neither had the same impact on their field as Archie, they both found success after college, as Andre went into coaching and Adam went into the financial sector.
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2026 Season: Are You Ready For Some Football?
- By ScriptOhio
- Buckeye Football
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Just sayin': It is what it is, I'm sure Ohio State wasted no time in cashing Anduril's check either........
Anduril Industries is deepening our ties to The Buckeye State. Today, we’re announcing Anduril is an official sponsor of Ohio State Athletics. This multi-year relationship reflects Anduril’s enduring commitment to Ohio and the Columbus community as we build Arsenal-1, our new 5 million-square-foot advanced manufacturing campus in the region.
It’s a natural relationship: The Ohio State University competes at the highest standard of athletic achievement. Anduril builds technology at speed and scale for the nation’s defense.
“To build the future of defense technology, faster, smarter, and more adaptive than ever before, we had to invest now and we needed critical partners to meet the nation’s needs; we found our critical partners in Ohio,” said Zachary Mears, Senior Vice President of Strategy at Anduril. “Just as my alma mater Ohio State has shaped Ohio’s identity for more than a century, we intend for Anduril to be a durable community partner, creating jobs, mentoring young talent, and delivering technology that keeps our nation secure.”
“Anduril’s investment in Ohio State Athletics goes well beyond a sponsorship,” Ross Bjork, Senior Vice President and Wolfe Foundation-Eugene Smith Endowed Athletics Director, said. “Our missions are in alignment with supporting student-athletes and making a positive impact on the broader community. We truly appreciate the Anduril leadership team seeing the value in Ohio State Athletics and thank them for their support.”
Anduril is making a similar long-term investment in the state’s future. Our hyperscale production facility, called Arsenal-1, is one of the largest advanced manufacturing facilities in the nation, and will open its doors just a few miles from campus. When complete, Arsenal-1 will produce autonomous defense systems in formidable quantities, create thousands of skilled jobs, and serve as a hub for innovation, training, and economic growth in central Ohio.
Anduril works to equip and inspire the next generation of engineers, innovators, and problem-solvers. Through the sponsorship, Anduril will support STEM engagement initiatives, workforce development programs, and military outreach. These efforts are designed to help prepare future leaders for careers in technology, manufacturing, and public service.
As an official sponsor of Ohio State Athletics, Anduril’s presence will be seen across Ohio Stadium, the Schottenstein Center and the entire athletic campus. Additionally, Anduril will serve as the presenting sponsor of Defend The ‘Shoe, a 12-part original series produced in partnership with Learfield Studios that gives Buckeye fans unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the team’s pursuit of another national championship and exclusive profiles of the defensive standouts charged with protecting Ohio Stadium. Episodes will debut weekly throughout the season across Ohio State’s digital platforms and social channels.
From in-venue branding to game-day activations and community events that honor the military community, this partnership puts Anduril in front of Buckeye fans year-round. The multi-year relationship was secured on behalf of Ohio State Athletics by athletics multimedia rightsholder Ohio State Sports Properties, the locally based team of Learfield – the leading media and technology company powering college athletics.
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