What did Will Howard's 24 hours after Ohio State's National Championship look like?

The 24 hours after a winning a National Championship often bring the wildest of times for an athlete; going from press interviews, to appearances, to signing memorabilia, etc. The 24 hours after a championship often also leads to a huge day of sales for the new champion; and Ohio State's Will Howard was no different.
Jan 21, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard during CFP National Championship Champions press conference at The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Savannah Ballroom. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jan 21, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard during CFP National Championship Champions press conference at The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Savannah Ballroom. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Will Howard is now a National Champion after leading the Ohio State Buckeyes over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 34-23. Buckeyes' quaterback Will Howard led the charge, going 17-21 for 231 yards, and two touchdowns. Just a year removed from transferring in from Kansas State, Howard came through in the biggest moment of his young career. The 24 hours after a championship can bring a flurry of activity for the athlete, but it also summons a wave of collectors looking to purchase a piece of history, forever wanting to cement the moment in their collections.

On January 21st 2024, the day after the National Championship victory, Howard's sports cards recorded 299 individual sales on Ebay. To put into perspective how large this number is, in the whole month of December, Howard's sports cards recorded a total of 739 sales on ebay. 40% of December's total of Howard's sports cards took place in one day; the day after the National Championship victory. Here are the Top 5 highest sales from that day:

1. 2024 National Convention “VIP” Nebula Auto /9 PSA 10

2024 National Convention “VIP” Nebula Auto /9 PSA 10 of Ohio State quarterback Will Howard
Will Howard 2024 National Convention “VIP” Nebula Auto /9 PSA 10 / Image via Ebay

This card sold on January 21st for $995 via Ebay (best offer). Notably the lowest numbered card on this Top 5, this card was an exclusive to the 2024 National Sports Collectors Convention held in Cleveland, Ohio.

2. 2024 Panini Luminance Football Future Signatures Green Auto PSA 10 (POP 1)

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard's 2024 Panini Luminance Future Signatures Green Auto PSA 10 (POP 1)
2024 Panini Luminance Future Signatures Green Auto PSA 10 (POP 1) / Image via Ebay

This card sold on January 21st for $329 via Ebay (best offer). This card was a part of Panini's first time including the NIL subset "Future Signatures" in their NFL product, Luminance Football.

3. 2023 Bowman University Football “1955” Orange Refractor Auto /25

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard's 2023 Bowman University “1955” Orange Refractor Auto /25
2023 Bowman University “1955” Orange Refractor Auto /25 / Image via Ebay

This card sold on January 21st for $280 via Ebay (best offer). Notably the only card in this Top 5 that features Howard in his Kansas State uniform. Howard's first collegiate cards were prodcued in 2023, before his transfer to Ohio State. As this card was a part of the 2023 Bowman University Football product, is follows within that threshold.

4. 2024 Bowman University Football Black Refractor Auto /10

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard's 2024 Bowman University Black Refractor Auto /10
2024 Bowman University Black Refractor Auto /10 / Image via Ebay

This card sold on January 21st for $225 via Ebay (best offer). This card was the first large collegiate set that featured Howard in his Buckeyes' uniform, 2024 Bowman University Football.

5. 2024 Bowman’s Best University Football Teal Geometric Refractor Auto /15

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard's 2024 Bowman’s Best University Teal Geometric Refractor Auto /15
2024 Bowman’s Best University Teal Geometric Refractor Auto /15 / Image via Ebay

This card sold on January 21st for $197.50 via Ebay (Auction). This sale is a representation of captalizing on the moment as a seller; the only auction in the Top 5, as well as including "National Champ" in the title of the listing.

https://www.si.com/collectibles/inside-the-hobby/ohio-state-football-s-national-championship-is-being-commemorated-by-onit-athlete


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