Planning for the construction of Ohio Stadium resulted in a contest in 1919 to create new school fight songs. Frank Crumit, an alumnus of Ohio University but a Buckeye fan, wrote "Buckeye Battle Cry" and submitted it to the contest.
Some older versions of the lyrics show not COME ON OHIO!, but rather O-HI-O. While some fans sing O-HI-O (complete with arm motions), the former is more less common. The Ohio State University Marching Band sings "Come On Ohio" in their rendition. The Marching Band ramp entrance consists of the verse, followed by two repetitions of the chorus.
Lyrics
In old Ohio there's a team That's known throughout the land Eleven warriors brave and bold Whose fame will ever stand
And when that ball goes over, Our cheers will reach the sky Ohio Field will hear again The Buckeye Battle Cry!
Chorus:
Drive, drive on down that field Men of the Scarlet and Gray Don't let them through that line We've got to win this game today
COME ON OHIO!
Smash through to victory We cheer you as we go Our honor defend We will fight to the end
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