The bands were rolling as Grambling faced off against No. 1 Ohio State

Ohio Sate defensive coordninator, Matt Patricia, enters the field before a college football game between the Grambling State Tigers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State's Will Kacmarek, right, scores a touchdown during a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State's Will Kacmarek scores a touchdown during a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

A general view of Ohio Stadium after Will Kacmarek scored a touchdown during a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State's Bryce West celebrates during a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State's Bryce West celebrates during a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Grambling State quarterback C'zavian Teasett, attempts a pass during a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

The American Flag is displayed before a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin enters the field during a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State's Will Kacmarek is tackled by Devin Williams and Tyrell Raby during a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State's Carnell Tate scores a touchdown during a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State's Carnell Tate scores a touchdown during a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

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The Ohio State Alumni Band perform in the stands during a college football game between the Grabling State Tigers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State's wide receiver Brandon Inniss runs the ball during a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith catches a touchdown pass during a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State running back James Peoples runs the ball during a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State running back James Peoples runs the ball during a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State running back James Peoples runs the ball during a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Grambling State's Tyrell raby intercepts a pass intended for Ohio State's Carnell Tate during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Grambling State's Tyrell Raby intercepts a pass intended for Ohio State's Carnell Tate during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

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Grambling State quarterback C'zavian Teasett, attempts a pass during a college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin calls signals during a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State running back CJ Henderson Jr. runs the ball during a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State running back Bo Jackson scores a touchdown during a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State running back Bo Jackson scores a touchdown during a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Grambling State headd coach Mickey Joseph speaks to his team during a college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)(Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

The Ohio State Marching Band, nicknamed, "The Best Damn Band in the Land," performs before a college football game between the Grambling State Tigers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day leads his team to the field before a college football game between the Grambling State Tigers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Members of the Ohio State Buckeyes enter the field before a college football game between the Grambling State Tigers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Members of the Grambling State Tigers enter the field before a college football game versus the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Members of the Grambling State Tigers enter the field before a college football game versus the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

A general view of Ohio Stadium before a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith runs the ball during a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA) the ball during a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith runs the ball during a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State's Caleb Downs exits the field during a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

B.J. Bell serves as the Voice of Grambling State’s World Famed Tiger Marching Band, poses for photographs during a college football game between the Grabling State Tigers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State defensive back Caleb Downs is congratulated by defensive backs coach Michael Hunter Jr., during a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

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Fans of The Ohio State University celebrate the World Famed Band's halftime show performance during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State Drum Majors Brian Speckman and Joshua Ford, pose for photos with Grambling State's Drum Major during a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)(Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

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Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and Grambling State Head Coach Mickey Joseph greet each other after a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and Grambling State Head Coach Mickey Joseph greet each other after a college football game on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Grambling State Head Coach Mickey Joseph directs his team after a college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Grambling State Head Coach Mickey Joseph directs his team after a college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Grambling State Head Coach Mickey Joseph directs his team after a college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin waits to get interviewed after a college football game versus the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Members of the Grambling State football team and coaching staff sing the alma mater after a college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

A fan of the Grambling State football team appears after a football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

A fan of the Grambling State football team appears after a football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Fans of the Ohio State Buckeyes appear after a college football game against the Grambling State Tigers on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

A fan of the Grambling State football team appears after a football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Sha'Cyla Allen, the 72nd Miss Grambling State University-Elect, appears after a college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium In Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Sha'Cyla Allen, the 72nd Miss Grambling State University-Elect, appears after a college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium In Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Members of Grambling State University's “World Famed” Marching Band march off the field after a college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)(Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Members of Grambling State University's “World Famed” Marching Band march off the field after a college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)(Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Members of the Ohio State Cheer Team sing "Carmen Ohio" before a college football game between the Grambling State Tigers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

A general view of Ohio Stadium during a college football game between the Grambling State Tigers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Members of Grambling State University's “World Famed” Marching Band performs in the stands during a college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)(Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)

Grambling State quarterback C'zavian Teasett, attempts a pass during a college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Itoro N. Umontuen/Black Press USA)