COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The best moment of Ohio State's Spring Game was arguably before it started. Buckeyes' coach Ryan Day conducted The Best Damn Band In The Land on rhythm while they played Across the Field.
Saturday was the first time the band has played in front of fans at Ohio Stadium since 2019 after conducting virtual shows during the 2020 season.
COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 17: Chris Olave #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes greets fans after the Spring Game at Ohio Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 17: Quarterbacks Jack Miller III #9, Kyle McCord #14 and C.J. Stroud #7, all of the Ohio State Buckeyes watch their teammate during the Spring Game at Ohio Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 17: Head Coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes watches his team during the Spring Game at Ohio Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 17: Ohio State Buckeyes mascot Brutus Buckeye performs for the crowd during the Spring Game at Ohio Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 17: Emeka Egbuka #12 of the Ohio State Buckeyes catches a pass for a gain during the Spring Game at Ohio Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 17: Jack Sawyer #33 of the Ohio State Buckeyes attempts to get around the block of Thayer Munford #75 during the Spring Game at Ohio Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 17: Jack Sawyer #33 of the Ohio State Buckeyes disrupts the pass from quarterback Jack Miller #9 during the Spring Game at Ohio Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 17: Quarterback Jack Miller III #9 of the Ohio State Buckeyes passes during the Spring Game at Ohio Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 17: Quarterback Kyle McCord #14 of the Ohio State Buckeyes passes during the Spring Game at Ohio Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 17: Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Ohio State Buckeyes carries the ball for a gain as Cameron Martinez #10 moves in for the tackle during the Spring Game at Ohio Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 17: Jack Sawyer #33 of the Ohio State Buckeyes sacks quarterback Kyle McCord #14 while being face masked by Grant Toutant #73 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the Spring Game at Ohio Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 17: Miyan Williams #28 of the Ohio State Buckeyes carries the ball as Craig Young #15 moves in for the tackle during the Spring Game at Ohio Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 17: Quarterback C.J. Stroud #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes passes during the Spring Game at Ohio Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 17: Jack Sawyer #33 of the Ohio State Buckeyes gets ready for the start of the Ohio State Spring Game at Ohio Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 17: The Ohio State Buckeyes take the field to warm up before their Spring Game at Ohio Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)