COLUMBUS, Ohio — Urban Meyer and members of the Ohio State football team were honored and addressed the crowd during the first half of the Buckeyes basketball game against Illinois on Saturday at Value City Arena. The Buckeyes football team flew back from New Orleans on Friday after beating Alabama 42-35 in a College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl on Thursday night. No. 4 Ohio State will play No. 2 Oregon in the first College Football Playoff National Championship on Jan. 12 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Meyer addressed the crowd first, followed by cornerback Doran Grant and linebacker Curtis Grant. “On behalf of our coaching staff, our athletic director Gene Smith and the 2014 Big Ten champion Buckeyes, thank you very much for your support all year,” Meyer said. “There’s a lot of fans who say the right things, and a lot of fans who do the right things. “The Ohio State University led the nation in attendance by fans and by students, thank you very much.” Buckeyes H-Back Dontre Wilson was spotted back in a walking boot after dressing but not playing against the Crimson Tide. Wilson said he’ll play against the Ducks in the national title game. Injured quarterbacks Braxton Miller and J.T. Barrett were also in attendance. Ohio State had off on Friday and Saturday, and will return to practice on Sunday. The Buckeyes will leave for Texas on Friday, Jan. 9. …
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