Buckeyes fans, more than most, know what it means to through a rockstar tailgate. No tailgate is complete without, though, without a a beautiful set of Ohio State cornhole boards. Crack open a cold one and start the bag toss. Each throw is one step closer to kickoff.

If you’re looking for the perfect corn toss set for an Ohio State tailgate, here are some great options.

Decorate your homemade boards.

Maybe you’re considering building your own corn hole boards for the football season. Homemade boards are great because they are generally less expensive and more dependable. Check out some of our recommended corn hole board plans. You’ll be left with a black slate board to decorate as you wish. Here are some suggestions for how you might decorate those boards to show off your team spirit:

Ohio State Cornhole Decals

Good cornhole board decals come in different shapes and sizes. You might want a big O (something simple), or a more exciting piece. Amazon.com has some great decals for Buckeye corn hole boards.

Paint

Grab your reds, blacks and whites. Paint some stripes, logos, or solid color boards. You can combine these with the decals if you want to give yourself a nice, bold statement. Paint will help protect your boards from the elements, too.

Wood Burning

If you’re feeling really artistic, you might want to consider wood burning some design into your Ohio State Cornhole boards. I’m a fan of this wood burning tool. Download some stencils with your logo to design, trace them in pencil on your boards, then go over these with a wood burning. Covering this with a light stain will give your corn toss boards a classic look, timeless look.

Whether you go with wood burning, paint, or decals, consider lacquering over your decorations with a clear epoxy to further protect your boards from rain and dirt. This will help last much longer (and give you a better playing surface.

Buy Ohio State Cornhole Boards

If you’re looking to get some boards for the Ohio State tailgate that you don’t have to put as much effort into, here are some options for boards you can buy. Some of these are less expensive, but may not have as long a life (you get what you pay for)!