Looking for Ohio State Buckeyes football wreath ideas for your next game day project? Ohio State’s classic scarlet and gray color palette gives you plenty of possibilities, whether you prefer a full deco mesh wreath, a simpler grapevine design or a vertical football swag.

You can build the design around an Ohio State sign, a large game day bow, Buckeye-inspired details, football accents or simply let scarlet and gray create the foundation.

Quick Answer: Start an Ohio State Buckeyes football wreath with scarlet and gray, then choose one strong focal point. A round sign, football-shaped sign, helmet sign, rectangle sign, license plate-style sign, Buckeye-inspired accent or oversized bow can establish the design. Add white, black or metallic silver where you want additional contrast.

Ohio State Splatter Metal Sign on a deco mesh sign

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Ohio State Buckeyes Football Wreath Design Ideas At A Glance

If you know you want to make an Ohio State wreath but aren’t sure where to begin, start with a few recognizable colors and design elements.

Design Element	Ohio State Buckeyes Wreath Ideas
Main Colors	Scarlet and gray
Accent Colors	White, black or metallic silver
Team Theme	Buckeyes
Mascot Inspiration	Brutus Buckeye / Buckeye theme
Popular Fan Ideas	Go Bucks / O-H-I-O
Patterns	Stripes, checks, polka dots, plaid
Football Accents	Footballs, laces, field-inspired ribbon
Wreath Styles	Deco mesh, grapevine, swag or teardrop
Focal Point Ideas	Round sign, football-shaped sign, helmet sign, rectangle sign, license plate-style sign, shield, arrow, bow or Buckeye accent
Generic Option	Scarlet, gray, white and black with general football accents instead of team-specific wording or logos

You do not need every Ohio State element in one wreath.

A strong Ohio State sign may already establish the theme, allowing simpler ribbon and mesh to support it. Another design might rely more heavily on scarlet and gray, football details or Buckeye-inspired accents.

The goal is to choose a few elements that work together rather than trying to use every idea at once.

Classic Scarlet And Gray Ohio State Deco Mesh Wreath

A full deco mesh wreath is a natural fit for Ohio State’s bold color palette.

Scarlet can provide the strongest burst of color, while gray, silver or white helps create contrast.

Ohio State Buckeye Nation Wood Sign on a deco mesh wreath

You can distribute the colors throughout the mesh or use one dominant mesh color and introduce the others through ribbon, the sign and decorative accents.

The focal sign does not have to sit directly in the center. Moving it slightly to one side leaves room for a larger bow or accent grouping on the opposite side.

If you are new to making a sports wreath, our How To Make A Football Wreath guide explains the basic process from planning the design through adding mesh, ribbon, signs and accents.

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Ohio State Buckeyes Grapevine Wreath Inspiration

Not every football wreath needs to be covered in deco mesh.

Ohio State Buckeyes football grapevine wreath

A grapevine base creates a completely different Ohio State look.

Leaving part of the natural grapevine visible gives the design breathing room and allows the sign, bow and scarlet-and-gray color palette to stand out.

A large scarlet, gray, white and black bow can provide much of the team color, while a focal sign and a few carefully placed accents finish the design.

And remember: you do not have to cover the entire grapevine base.

The exposed grapevine is part of the finished look.

Let The Ohio State Sign Inspire The Wreath

Sometimes the easiest place to start is not with the ribbon or mesh.

Start with the sign.

Look at its colors, shape and size, then decide what the rest of the wreath needs to support it.

Consider:

Which color from the sign should dominate the wreath?
Does the sign need a large bow to balance it?
Would deco mesh or grapevine work better?
Does the sign already provide enough football imagery?
Would simpler supporting ribbons work better?
Should the sign sit in the center or off to one side?

Changing the focal sign can completely change the personality of an Ohio State wreath even when the basic color palette stays the same.

Round Ohio State Buckeyes Sign

Ohio State Round Metal Sign on a deco mesh wreath

A round sign works naturally with the shape of a traditional wreath.

It can sit in the center for a more symmetrical design or move slightly to one side to make room for a larger bow.

If the sign already contains several words or graphics, simpler ribbon around it can help keep the focal point easy to see.

Football-Shaped Ohio State Buckeyes Sign

A football-shaped sign immediately introduces the sport into the design.

Because the focal piece already supplies a strong football element, you may not need football-print ribbon throughout the entire wreath.

Let the remaining ribbon concentrate on scarlet, gray, white and coordinating patterns.

Ohio State Buckeyes Football Helmet Sign

Ohio State Buckeyes Football Helmet Wreath

A helmet sign gives the wreath an unmistakable game day focal point.

It can work especially well with simpler surrounding materials because the helmet shape already provides plenty of visual interest.

Try positioning the helmet slightly off center and balancing it with a large bow or accent grouping.

Rectangle Ohio State Buckeyes Sign

A rectangular sign creates a very different layout from a round sign.

Ohio State football wreath featuring a Fans Welcome sign

Because a rectangle is wider, it can work well across the middle or lower portion of the wreath. It can also be moved to one side and balanced with a bow on the opposite side.

A rectangular sign can help determine the entire layout before you add your ribbon.

If the sign contains a lot of wording or graphics, keeping some of the surrounding materials simple can make the focal piece easier to read.

License Plate-Style Ohio State Buckeyes Sign

License plates deserve their own design treatment because their long, narrow shape creates a completely different focal point.

Ohio State Buckeyes License Plate Wreath

Ohio State Buckeyes 20 Inch Football Wreath

A license plate-style sign can work well:

across the center of the wreath
along the lower portion
slightly off center
angled beside a large bow
as part of an asymmetrical design

Because a license plate is narrower than many traditional wreath signs, it can leave more room for mesh, ribbon and embellishments around it.

Move it around before permanently attaching it. A small change in placement can completely change the balance of the wreath.

Shield, Arrow Or Other Shaped Ohio State Sign

Ohio State wreaths also work beautifully with less traditional focal shapes.

Ohio State Buckeyes Football Wreath Ideas & Inspiration

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A shield, arrow or square sign gives you another opportunity to move away from the traditional centered round focal point.

Let the shape of the sign help determine where the bow and larger accents should go.

Use Buckeye-Inspired Details

Ohio State gives wreath makers another recognizable design direction: the Buckeye theme itself.

A Buckeye-inspired detail can become the main focal point or simply support a stronger Ohio State sign.

You could build the design around:

Buckeye-inspired accents
Scarlet-and-gray ribbon
A Brutus-themed focal point
Football details
Black-and-white supporting patterns
Metallic silver accents

You do not need to repeat the theme everywhere.

One strong Buckeye-inspired focal element may be enough.

Scarlet And Gray Don’t Have To Do All The Work

Scarlet and gray provide the foundation, but changing the supporting colors and patterns can produce very different Ohio State football wreath ideas.

Scarlet + Gray

The classic combination and the easiest place to begin.

Scarlet + Gray + White

White brightens the design and helps separate stronger blocks of scarlet and gray.

Scarlet + Gray + Black

Black creates stronger contrast and works particularly well with checks, stripes and football-themed ribbon.

Scarlet + Gray + Metallic Silver

Metallic silver can add texture and shine while still fitting naturally with the gray side of the palette.

Scarlet + Gray + Football Brown

Brown football ribbon or football accents shift more attention toward the sport itself while leaving scarlet and gray dominant.

You can also create variety without introducing another major color.

Stripes, checks, polka dots, plaid and solids can all create very different looks within the same basic palette.

Prefer A Generic Scarlet, Gray And White Football Wreath?

You can also use the same general color family to create a generic football wreath without making the design team-specific.

Instead of relying on team names, logos, mascots or slogans, build the design around general football elements such as:

Scarlet or red, gray and white mesh
Black accents
Solid coordinating ribbon
Stripes, checks or polka dots
Generic football ribbon
Football attachments
Football picks
Football laces
Field-inspired patterns
Neutral game day accents

This can be a great option if you love the color combination but prefer a more general football look.

It may also appeal to makers who would rather avoid using team-specific imagery in a particular design.

However, a generic-looking design should not be treated as a legal guarantee. Sports Wreath Shop cannot determine whether a particular combination of colors, wording, symbols, finished products or marketplace listings is legally permissible.

If you make or sell sports wreaths and have questions about trademarks, copyrights, licensing or team names, visit our Legal & Licensing resources for general educational information.

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Ohio State Football Wreaths Don’t Have To Be Round

A teardrop or swag gives you another way to create Ohio State football décor for a front door.

The vertical shape allows the bow, ribbon, sign and accents to cascade downward instead of spreading around a circular wreath frame.

This can be especially useful when you want something narrower for a front door or simply want a different silhouette.

The same design principles still apply:

Choose a focal point, repeat scarlet and gray throughout the piece, and use your strongest patterns strategically.

Mix Ohio State Ribbon With Simpler Patterns

Team ribbon can establish the Ohio State theme very quickly.

That means every ribbon in the wreath does not need to contain team wording or logos.

Try pairing one or two statement ribbons with simpler choices such as:

Solid scarlet or red ribbon
Gray ribbon
White ribbon
Black ribbon
Scarlet and gray stripes
Checks
Polka dots
Metallic silver
Generic football ribbon

The simpler patterns give the eye somewhere to rest and allow your strongest Ohio State ribbon or focal sign to remain special.

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Start With Inspiration, Not A Formula

The Ohio State wreaths on this page are here to give you ideas.

They are not recipes you have to duplicate.

You may love the bow from one wreath, the license plate placement from another and the color balance from a third.

Combine them.

Move the sign.

Try a rectangle instead of a round focal piece.

Use a license plate across the bottom.

Add more gray or white.

Use less ribbon.

Let the Buckeye-inspired detail become the focal point.

Leave more grapevine showing.

Or use the same general colors to create a completely generic football wreath.

Sometimes seeing several finished possibilities is exactly what you need to get past the question:

“I have the supplies. Now what should I make?”

Prefer To Start With An Ohio State Wreath Kit?

If you love the idea of making an Ohio State wreath but would rather not choose every coordinating supply individually, a wreath kit can give you an easier starting point.

The Ohio State Wreath Kit brings together coordinated wreath-making supplies so you can begin with colors and materials already selected to work together.

The kit is different from the digital inspiration wreaths shown throughout this guide. It is an actual product kit, so check the current product page for the exact supplies included.

You can still make the finished wreath your own by changing the sign placement, arranging your mesh differently, varying your ribbon placement or adding other accents you already own.

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Ready To Make Your Own Ohio State Buckeyes Football Wreath?

Once you have an idea of the style you want, choose your focal piece and build your color palette around it.

Sports Wreath Shop carries Ohio State Buckeyes wreath supplies, including signs, license plates, ribbon, mesh, picks and other coordinating game day materials.

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You do not need to recreate any of these examples exactly.

Use them to discover a color combination, focal piece, sign shape or layout that inspires you—then make the finished Ohio State wreath your own.

Ohio State Buckeyes Football Wreath Ideas FAQs

What colors should I use for an Ohio State Buckeyes football wreath?

Scarlet and gray are the classic starting point. White, black or metallic silver can provide additional contrast, while brown football details can make the game day theme more noticeable.

What can I use as the focal point of an Ohio State wreath?

An Ohio State sign is an easy focal point, but you can also design around a helmet sign, football-shaped sign, rectangle sign, license plate-style sign, Buckeye-inspired accent, large bow or football attachment.

Does an Ohio State wreath have to use deco mesh?

No. Ohio State football wreaths can be made using deco mesh, grapevine, greenery, teardrops, swags and other traditional wreath styles.

Can I use a rectangle sign on an Ohio State wreath?

Yes. Rectangle signs work especially well across the middle or lower portion of a wreath and can also be positioned off center beside a large bow.

Can I use an Ohio State license plate on a wreath?

Yes. License plate-style signs make excellent focal pieces because their long, narrow shape can be positioned across the center, lower portion or off to one side.

Does the Ohio State sign need to go in the center?

No. An off-center sign can leave room for a large bow or decorative accent grouping on the opposite side.

Can I make a generic scarlet and gray football wreath?

Yes. Scarlet, gray, white and black can be combined with generic football ribbon, football attachments and other general game day accents for a non-team-specific design direction.

If you are concerned about trademarks, licensing or selling finished sports wreaths, review our Legal & Licensing resources for general educational information.