When the Ohio State Buckeyes visited the White House to celebrate their college football championship, it was Usha Vance—wife of Vice President JD Vance—who unexpectedly stole the spotlight. JD, an Ohio State alum, beamed with pride as he and Usha posed with personalized Buckeyes jerseys. Usha posted several moments from the event on Instagram on April 16, but her outfit sparked mixed reactions online.

Dressed in a red dress and white blazer—nodding to school colors—Usha paired the look with casual white sneakers featuring yellow soles.

Critics felt the sporty shoes clashed with the formal setting and suggested more polished footwear would’ve elevated the ensemble without sacrificing comfort.

But the outfit wasn’t the day’s biggest surprise. That came when the College Football Playoff trophy dramatically broke apart during its presentation to JD Vance. He laughed off the mishap on social media, lightening the moment.

In the end, the celebration was memorable—for reasons no one quite expected.