It's that time during fall camp when teams are tired of hitting each other, ready for the season and need an escape from the monotony of never-ending practices.
Ohio State provided some relief for its players Thursday night, when the Buckeyes walked into the "Horseshoe" to take in a concert featuring Jay-Z, Beyonce and DJ Khaled.
O-H ➕ HOV ➕ 🅱️ ➕ 🔑 = 🔥
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) August 17, 2018
Thanks to @S_C_ @Beyonce & @djkhaled for a phenomenal show in The Shoe last night ‼️#OTRII #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/YZTdEZq943
The night came complete with a photo opportunity with DJ Khaled.
Buckeyes ➕ @djkhaled
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) August 17, 2018
We the best.
🔑#GoBucks #OTRII pic.twitter.com/ky9D0Jfk51
As is the case with most of these mid-fall camp excursions, the concert came as a surprise to the Buckeye players.
Acting head coach/offensive coordinator Ryan Day announced that, if place-kicker Sean Nuernberger made a field goal, there'd be a surprise for the whole team. One made field goal and a celebration later, he announced the trip to their home stadium to catch the concert.
#BuckeyeNation it's time to get in formation 🐝
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) August 16, 2018
The Bucks are in the building.
We're going to see The Carters @S_C_ & @Beyonce tonight #OTRII ‼️#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/HMODHGimuO
Ohio State opens the 2018 season at home on Sept. 1 against Oregon State.