LeBron James agreed with head coach Ryan Day that he wouldn't get any special treatment if he joined the Buckeyes.

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day said LeBron James would have to earn his playing time with the Buckeyes in an interview with Jimmy Fallon.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Akron’s LeBron James was in attendance in Atlanta for Ohio State’s national title win over Notre Dame on Monday — and he’s letting that inspire him through his 22nd season. It wasn’t just that he was excited about the 34-23 win over the Irish, but the Los Angeles Lakers star said that motivated him by what he saw.

Ryan Day led the Ohio State Buckeyes to the national championship on Monday, Jan. 20 in a win over Notre Dame that showed how much his team developed over the course of the first ever 12-team College Football Playoff.

Ohio State fans lit up social media after NBA icon LeBron James reacted to Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day’s comments on his hypothetical college football eligibility.

Ohio State is rolling in the College Football Playoff national title game. And no one is enjoying it more than LeBron James. The Akron native, and known Ohio State fan, is in Atlanta for the game between the Buckeyes and Notre Dame for college football's national title.

LeBron James maintains strong ties to his home state of Ohio. ATLANTA (AP) — LeBron James was in attendance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to watch his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes play Notre Dame for the College Football Playoff championship Monday night. The Buckeyes defeated The Irish 34-24 for its first national championship since 2014.