Our columnist reviews the mascots most recently opposing Purdue football, from Brutus Buckeye to the Nitanny Lion and Willie ...

But the difficulty in making a headgear pick for Indiana is the simple fact the Hoosiers do not have a mascot. There’s no duck head or Brutus Buckeye costume for Corso to wear. Not to worry ...

Ohio State trolled the Nittany Lions on social media about the final result, posting a graphic of Brutus Buckeye painting over ... Ole Miss also opted for a mascot-oriented troll, subtly ...

COLUMBUS, OH – SEPTEMBER 25: Mascot Brutus Buckeye is carried up the stands by fans during a game against the Eastern Michigan Eagles at Ohio Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Columbus ...

The states' nicknames draw on everything from their natural landscapes and popular produce to historical facts and landmarks.