LeBron James delivers surprise gift for Ohio State football before Penn State game

LeBron James, a longtime supporter of Ohio State's football program, has gifted the team custom cleats inspired by his “Grand Opening” Nike LeBron 23 shoes. This surprise comes as Ohio State prepares to face Penn State in Columbus, continuing a rivalry where the Buckeyes have been dominant. The matchup is notable as Penn State is without their former coach James Franklin and quarterback Drew Allar, and lacks a shot at a College Football Playoff berth.

LeBron's relationship with Ohio State extends beyond these gifts, as he frequently attends games and interacts with the team. Although Ohio State Coach Ryan Day has not publicly reacted to the cleats, he has previously acknowledged James' support, joking about how they would have recruited him had he played football. Former coach Jim Tressel also praised James' athleticism and his impact as a motivational figure for the team, noting the Buckeyes' undefeated record when James was present at games against Michigan.

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