WATCH: College football trophy comes apart in Vance’s hands at White House. Story by Tara Suter • 1w. ... As he lifted the trophy, its black base separated from its metallic top.

The College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy came apart during a White House visit by the Ohio State Buckeyes football team Monday as Vice President JD Vance tried to pick it up.

The College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy came apart during a White House visit by the Ohio State Buckeyes football team Monday as Vice President JD Vance tried to pick it up.

The College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy came apart during a White House visit by the Ohio State Buckeyes football team Monday as Vice President JD Vance tried to pick it up.