Joe Boozell | NCAA.com | January 8, 2016 Fan names new puppy ‘Ezekiel Elliott’ Share Nothing says Christmas quite like receiving an adorable new puppy as a gift. And if you’re a passionate Ohio State football fan, why not give your new best friend a name that reps your beloved Buckeyes? That’s exactly what one person did. An Ohio State fan named her puppy ‘Ezekiel Elliott’ after the star Buckeye running back. Check out the photos below: I got a best friend for christmas❤ meet Ezekiel Elliot, a.k.a. Zeke pic.twitter.com/3o3lnfRtfU — cam newton (@Camigirl64) December 25, 2015 Already enjoying one of my Christmas presents ❤ pic.twitter.com/t8RrtDYqmP — cam newton (@Camigirl64) December 25, 2015 Elliott seems to approve of the name, as he retweeted the photos. UPDATE: Ohio State fans are naming their kids after the Buckeyes' star tailback, too. Meet Ezekiel Andrew Barron: @EzekielElliott your newest fan.. All the way from Las Vegas Born 1/6/16 Ezekiel Andrew Barron.. pic.twitter.com/4aGKLxuTsi — Ca12los (@ca12losb) January 8, 2016 It's safe to say that Elliott has left quite the legacy in Columbus. Dan Hodge Trophy: History, winners, and how it works Here's the history of the Dan Hodge Trophy, named after one of the all-time greats and given annually to the top college wrestler every year since 1985. READ MORE How the NCAA college wrestling championship works Here is a comprehensive guide to the NCAA college wrestling tournament and its history, including how athletes qualify for the championship, where it will be held, select individual and team records and how the scoring works. READ MORE The top 8 women's indoor track and field performances (so far) in 2022 These are some of the most outstanding performances in women's indoor track and field just ahead of the 2022 championships. READ MORE