Hello everyone, let’s talk about what’s really grabbing attention at Ohio State University, and no, it’s not just football. This past Sunday, a group of Buckeye stars decided to lead something much bigger than any game—they led a Christian revival right on campus, and the turnout was nothing short of incredible.
Ohio State’s running back TreVeyon Henderson, wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau, and former wide receiver Kamryn Babb were at the forefront of this powerful event. According to The Lantern, the student-run newspaper, somewhere between 800 and 1,000 people showed up to be part of this revival, and by the end of the night, dozens of students made the life-changing decision to be baptized.
Imagine this: four tubs filled with water were set up, and around 60 students were baptized, right there on the spot. This wasn’t just some quick, feel-good moment—this was about real transformation. During the event, these football players didn’t just talk about their game stats; they talked about their faith in Jesus Christ. The crowd joined in, singing worship songs, and you could feel the energy and sincerity in the air.
Kamryn Babb, who had his promising football career cut short due to four ACL injuries, shared his journey, opening up about how he didn’t realize how “broken” he was until he truly experienced God’s love and grace. He spoke honestly about how he used to have fun but didn’t realize he was “spiritually dead” until he felt God’s presence in his life.
After these powerful testimonies, about 50 people joined the players on stage to pray. And then, in a moment that’s hard to put into words, many of those people decided to take the plunge—literally—and got baptized. Volunteers were on hand to guide them through their next steps, handing out Bibles and helping them dive into Scripture.
Emeka Egbuka, who’s expected to be a top receiver this season, summed it up perfectly: “We were praying for years and years for an event like this, and we were praying with expectation. We serve a miracle-working God.” And indeed, what happened that night was beyond what anyone could have anticipated.
J.T. Tuimoloau added, “I don’t think anything I accomplish on the field compares to what is happening right now.” It’s a sentiment echoed by TreVeyon Henderson, who had a standout 2023 season but sees this moment as far more significant than any athletic achievement.
Ohio St football players leading other students to Jesus! @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/mJwYNaGIja
— Dr. Derwin L. Gray (@DerwinLGray) August 26, 2024
This revival came at the perfect time, wrapping up the first weekend after the fall semester started on August 20. It’s a reminder that even in the midst of college life and football season, something bigger is at work, and these players aren’t just leaders on the field—they’re making an impact that goes way beyond the game.
On Sunday, Ohio State football players helped facilitate a Christian baptism ceremony on Ohio State’s campus.
Ryan Day said the event exemplifies the team’s closeness and character.
“You just recognize what unbelievable guys we have in our locker room.” pic.twitter.com/ehBXGaMjvZ
— Lantern Sports (@LanternSports) August 27, 2024
