Michigan and Ohio State traded touchdowns in the third, but Michigan could not recover from Forcier's four interceptions. Hes also in the College Football Hall of Fame for what thats worth. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. We and frankly all of our college wire sites have taken on the unenviable task of trying to pick the best of the best of the best from OSU football to put together an all-time roster. Join our linker program. An Ohio State football fan who wants to better document the history of the program. Ohio State has played in 13 Rose Bowl Games with a record of 67, winning its last appearance over Arizona State 2017. Hicks was another Woody Hayes guy that was tough as nails and cleared the path for Archie Griffin. Contact/Follow us@BuckeyesWireon Twitter, and like our page onFacebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes, and opinion. The Ohio State Buckeyes returned to Ohio Stadium to face the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Jan 19, Ohio State (14-5) Win vs. Northwestern, 76-56, 20. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Ohio State defeated Wisconsin 21-14. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Read more about our data coverage. Join our linker program. The last time these two met at Ohio Stadium, the Illini beat the #1 Buckeyes 2821. Heyward came to Ohio State ready to play right out of the box with his power and size. A two-way player, Willis probably doesnt get the recognition he deserves. Ohio State 2023 commitments on offense Quarterback Lincoln Kienholz Wide receiver Brandon Inniss Bryson Rodgers Noah. He was really a one-year wonder in Columbus, but it was a great one. Photo By USA TODAY Sports. Its tempting to go with Fields, but Smith was a baller who won the Heisman. This was the first time Ohio State had lost to a team that had finished the season with a losing record since losses to Wisconsin and Penn State in 2001. The Badgers, however, scored 10 unanswered points with one minute left in the half. Mar 2, Ohio State (24-7) Win vs. Illinois, 73-57, 32. Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images. Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Cris Carter (2) during the 1986 season. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Feb 14 @ Illinois, Ohio State (20-6) Win vs. Illinois, 72-53, 27. Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY Sports. Nov. 18, 1996; Columbus; Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Terry Glenn (83) runs after a catch against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium. Dec 22, Ohio State (10-2) Win vs. Cleveland State, 72-59, 13. The Bobcats were invited to the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, losing to Marshall 2117. After the first half the Buckeyes led the Hoosiers 247. #GoBucks, The OSU women's ice hockey team will be playing for the WCHA tournament championship Saturday! Jan 12 @ Purdue, Ohio State (12-5) Win vs. Purdue, 70-66, 18. Over the past 10 seasons, coaches Urban Meyer and Ryan Day have led the program to a 116-15 record and two national. All rights reserved. Tuimoloau, 2-16; Tommy Eichenberg, 1-15; Steele Chambers, 1-12; Ronnie Hickman, 1-8; Zach Harrison, 1-2; Lathan Ransom, 1-0, Sacks-yds lost: Jack Sawyer, 4.5-20; Mike Hall Jr., 4.5-39; J.T. Lets be real here. Pryor later ran it in for a touchdown, Ohio State led 140. Copyright 2023 by The Football Database, LLC. Donald Miralle/Getty Images. PR;12;Emeka Egbuka;6-1;205;r-Fr. 2002 Roster # Player Position Birthday Hometown High School Height Weight; 1: Bobby Britton: CB, ST: 9/28/1981: Jacksonville, FL: Raines: 5'11" 194: 2: Mike Doss: SS: . Oct. 1970; Columbus; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back #32 JACK TATUM in action during the 1970 season. The game is finally here. In the fourth, the Buckeyes scored two touchdowns in under two minutes, seemingly putting the game away. The list of awards is lengthy. 2009 Ohio State Buckeyes Roster Previous Year Next Year Record: 11-2 (8th of 120) ( Schedule & Results ) Rank: 5th in the Final AP poll Conference: Big Ten Conference Record: 7-1 Coach: Jim Tressel (11-2) Points For: 377 Points/G: 29.0 (50th of 120) Points Against: 163 More Team Info Ohio State School History 2009 Ohio State Statistics Purdue, however, was forced to punt midway through the fourth quarter and Ohio State quickly drove down the field to score a touchdown with a pass from Pryor to Posey, with Pryor running it in the two-point conversion. No Name Pos Yr Ht Wt Hometown Last School; 75: Adams, Mike: OL: JR: 6-8: 300: Dublin, OH: Dublin Coffman: 48: Bain, Dan: LB: JR: 6-2: 230: Virginia Beach, VA: Cape . He was a two-time defensive lineman of the year in the Big Ten and went on to win three Super. #GoBucks, We all will wonder what could have been. Ohio State coach Ryan Day will introduce the 2023 class in a press conference Wednesday. The Hoosiers scored a touchdown at the end of the game to make the final score with Ohio State winning 3314. Mar 19 (Neutral), Ohio State (28-7) Win vs. UC Santa Barbara, 68-51, 36. He may commit an assault on the record books at OSU after this season. Ohio State linebacker Ryan Shazier celebrates a big play. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. Nov. 17, 2012; Madison, Wisconsin; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Jonathan Hankins (52) and wide receiver Michael Thomas (83) celebrate their overtime victory over the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. However, Joe McKnight and the Trojans drove down the field to score a touchdown and a two-point conversion to end the game. Iowa struck back in the third on a 9-yard pass to Marvin McNutt from freshman QB James Vanderberg. AP Offensive Rookie of the Year: Percy Harvin. (#2 seed in Midwest)Won Midwest First Round (68-51) versus #15 UC Santa Barbara If you are looking for a guy that might be the face of the defense historically at Ohio State, Spielman might be it. Check out our other College Wire all-time lineups: Alabama /Arkansas /Auburn /Clemson /Colorado / Florida /Georgia /Iowa /LSU /Michigan /Michigan State /Nebraska /North Carolina /Notre Dame /Oklahoma /Oregon /Penn State /Rutgers /Tennessee /Texas /Texas A&M /USC /Wisconsin. Ohio State beat New Mexico State 45-0. With the win, Ohio State won the Big Ten title outright, and extended their longest winning streak ever against Michigan to six games. With Iowa's loss this week, the Buckeyes moved into a tie for first in the Big Ten. 7 Ohio State 26-18 Saturday to effectively end the Buckeyes' remaining national-title chances. Hes a no-brainer with elite athleticism for a big man who made a bit of a run for the Heisman in 1996. Pancakes anyone? 2022 Ohio State Football Roster . Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. JAMIE SABAU/ALLSPORT. Copyright 2023 by The Football Database, LLC. Join the conversation today. His junior year was the single best any OSU edge rusher has had. Garrett Wilson can play in the slot or the outside and probably would be higher in the record books if not playing amongst other talented wide receivers. Chris Spielman was a tackling machine and had a nose for the ball. Meta. We have to put the younger Bosa in there somewhere. Ohio represented the east division in the MAC Championship Game, losing to Central Michigan 2010. Redshirt Senior Cincinnati, Ohio Shroder Paideia Academy. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. As such, if you were to go into a lab and recreate the best all-time roster using any Buckeye player in history, what would the two-deep depth chart look like? 7 Ohio State 26-18 Saturday to effectively end the Buckeyes' remaining national-title chances. OCT. 2, 1993: DAN WILKINSON OF OHIO STATE DRIVES PAST THE OFFENSIVE LINE OF NORTHWESTERN IN THE BUCKEYES 51-3 VICTORY OVER THE WILDCATS. There are tough decisions to make, and some very, very, very good players that didnt quite make the cut. Standings . Log in; Entries feed; After seemingly stopping Purdue, a crucial facemask penalty by the Buckeyes allowed the Boilermakers to run out the clock. 2002 Ohio State Football Roster. Join the conversation today. Which players are Ohio State expecting to sign in the 2023 class? Ohio State got off to a slow start, scoring no points in the first quarter. A two-sport athlete, Dudley might be the most athletic tight end to ever play at OSU, and he was a force in the passing game. That year also saw him take home the Jim Thorpe Award for the nations best defensive back. All Rights Reserved. USA TODAY Sports Network. Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Copyright Rick Scuteri. Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports. The #17 Buckeyes came in a forty-point favorite, and lived up to that prediction. The 49ers defeated the Bengals, 20-16. When you have to chose whether a two-time All-American gets the starting nod on an all-time roster, you have a deep bunch. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 2009 Ohio State Buckeyes Roster. Hawk wasnt highly recruited coming out of high school but turned himself into a first-round NFL pick because of his ability to run to the ball and diagnose plays. Feb 7, Ohio State (18-6) Win vs. Iowa, 68-58, 25. They represented the Big Ten in the 2010 Rose Bowl, which they won, 2617, over the Pacific-10 Conference champion, Oregon. He did a little bit of everything on and off the football field and is often forgotten when thinking about all-timers at Ohio State. The 2009 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Kick returns: Xavier Johnson, 7 ret, 178 yds (25.4 avg); Chip Trayanum, 3 ret, 29 yds (9.7 avg); Emeka Egbuka, 1 ret, 25 yds; Jayden Ballard 1 ret, 0 yds, Punt returns: Emeka Egbuka, 11-75 (6.8 avg), Jayden Ballard, 1-14; Jakailin Johnson, 1-0; Reis Stocksdale, 2-(-1), Michigan at noon Saturday in Ohio Stadium, Ohio State lost to to Michigan for the first time in a decade, Number of Ohio players in Ohio State vs Michigan football game is dwindling, Running out of options: Buckeyes lose Miyan Williams to injury. He was a Heisman finalist in 2019 and a first-round NFL draft pick because of his exploits and highlight reels at Ohio State. On their first possession, Iowa got pushed out of field goal range and ended up not scoring. Ohio State offensive coordinator: Kevin Wilson, Ohio State defensive coordinator: Jim Knowles, Rushing: Miyan Williams, 117-783 (6.7 avg) 13 TD; TreVeyon Henderson, 107-571 (5.3 avg) 6 TD; Dallan Hayden, 100-503 (5.0 avg) 5 TD; Xavier Johnson, 4-94 (23.5 avg); Emeka Egbuka, 9-81 (9.0 avg) 2 TD; C.J. His career at Ohio State could have been even better if not for injuries, but it was still fantastic as it was. Jan. 1, 1997; Pasadena, California; Ohio State Buckeyes tackle Orlando Pace (75) in action against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the 1997 Rose Bowl. The Ohio State Buckeyes football program has been on quite a run lately. In his first full varsity season, Gullette amassed 64 receptions for 1,458 yards for 14 touchdowns, 13 carries for 74 yards and four touchdowns, 116 tackles (57 solo) five TFL, three fumble . Scoreboard; Box Scores . The Buckeyes were coached by Jim Tressel and played their home games in Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. This was Ohio State's third shutout of the season. Mar 13 (Neutral), Ohio State (26-7) Win vs. Illinois, 88-81, 34. Ohio State defensive end Joey Bosa rushes around end against the Oregon Ducks in the 2015 CFP National Championship game. Malik Hooker was a one-year wonder, but what a year it was. Nov. 22, 2008; Columbus; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker James Laurinaitis (33) in action against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium. 1 by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1994 NFL draft. 2004 Ohio State Football Roster. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). Jan 3 @ Michigan, Ohio State (10-4) Loss vs. Michigan, 64-73, 15. FOX KMSB TV 11 local breaking News update Channel Tucson, Arizona, United States Live Online Streaming. Ohio State defeated Arizona State, 20-17. Toledo had scored an average of 42 points in their last two games against Purdue and Colorado. Oh, and he was named the Fiesta Bowl MVP in the thrilling double-overtime win over Miami that brought home the national title. Younger fans will not remember Jim Stillwagon, but he was one of Woody Hayes best all-time players and created havoc on the defensive line. He is still the all-time career interceptions leader at Ohio State and went on to have a productive eight-year pro career with the Chiefs and Cardinals. Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba won't run the 40 at the scouting combine but says he is fully healed from the hamstring injury that cost him most of his final season at Ohio State. Ohio State No. He was a leader on and off the field and was recognized as a three-time first-team All-American during his career at OSU. Jan 9 @ Minnesota, Ohio State (11-5) Loss vs. Minnesota, 62-73, 17. Jim Lachey really only had one amazing year in an Ohio State uniform, but he turned it into one whale of an NFL career. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Ohio State came in posting two straight shutouts against Toledo and Illinois. Then Barclay hit another field goal to give Ohio State the lead back. He is the all-time leader in receiving yards and total catches in a single season with two first-round picks on the team. He pulled down seven interceptions in 2016 and was named a unanimous All-American. AP Photo/Jay LaPrete. Standings . 2009 Mid-American Conference football standings, "Miami (OH) Redhawks vs. Ohio Bobcats Box Score", "Kent State Golden Flashes vs. Ohio Bobcats Box Score", "Ohio Bobcats vs. Ball State Cardinals Box Score", "Ohio Bobcats vs. Buffalo Bulls Box Score", "Northern Illinois Huskies vs. Ohio Bobcats Box Score", "Ohio Bobcats vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Box Score", "Marshall Thundering Herd vs. Ohio Bobcats Box Score", "OhioBobcats.com - The Official Site of Ohio Athletics", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2009_Ohio_Bobcats_football_team&oldid=1142662960, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 18:26. Here's a look at the Ohio State roster and depth chart against Michigan. 2009 Football Roster. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Buckeyes stayed home to take on Iowa, with an automatic BCS bowl game berth and at least a share of the Big Ten championship on the line. Won Midwest Second Round (75-66) versus #10 Georgia Tech Jan 6, Ohio State (11-4) Win vs. Indiana, 79-54, 16. Please check your email for a confirmation. NCAA Tournament: The official 2009 Football Roster for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats . You could easily swap Gradishar for a starter, but weve had to make tough decisions here. Mar 26 (Neutral), Ohio State (29-8) Loss vs. Tennessee, 73-76, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. This was Ohio State's first shutout since the 2008 game against Youngstown State. | Rob Oller. Full Bio. This college football 2000s season article is a stub. We believe him because the tape and accolades dont lie. Hes a member of the OSU Hall of Fame and was selected for the Buckeyes All-Century team. What's next? Unlikely to be broken. Woody Hayes always said Parker was one of the most talented linemen he ever coached. The final score was Ohio State 26, Oregon 17. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. Dec 12 @ Butler, Ohio State (7-2) Loss vs. Butler, 66-74, 10. The final score was Ohio State 38, Toledo 0. After a safety and a field goal, Ohio State led 1510 with less than five minutes to go. Hes racking up sacks and tackles for loss in sunny SoCal for the L.A. Chargers. Home > College Football > Teams > Ohio State Buckeyes > Roster. Jan 23 @ West Virginia, Ohio State (14-6) Loss vs. West Virginia, 65-71, 21. You'll now receive the top Buckeyes Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. The #13 Ohio State Buckeyes hosted the Illinois Fighting Illini on a rainy afternoon in Columbus, Ohio. He went on to be a Pro-Bowler in the NFL. View the Ohio State Buckeyes roster for the 2009 FBS college football season. Ohio State came up with a big win over a struggling Minnesota team. Purdue, who had lost many close games, came to play in front of their home fans at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports. Email Share on Reddit Share on Twitter Share on Facebook. Antoine Winfield was simply a baller. USA TODAY Sports Network. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? His NFL career didnt quite pan out, but college was fun to watch. The official 2023 Football Roster for the . Ohio State guard Jim Parker is pictured on Nov. 23, 1955. He made a difference immediately as a freshman and is still going strong in the NFL. Find out more. He was a first-team All-American in 2013 and named two-time first-team All-Big Ten during his time as a Buckeye. Feb 3, Ohio State (17-6) Win vs. Penn State, 75-62, 24. In total, the Buckeyes had three non-offensive touchdowns on the day. Sign up for the Buckeyes Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, One more and the Buckeyes advance! No Name Pos Yr Ht Wt Hometown Last School; 74: Adams, Mike: OL: SO: 6-8: 322: Dublin, OH: Dublin Coffman: 13: Amos, Andre: CB: SR: 6-1: 183: Middletown, OH . This was Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor's first game at Penn State, very near his hometown of Jeannette, and many Penn State fans had expressed their dismay that he decided to play at Ohio State. The statuses of Ohio State running backs TreVeyon Henderson and Miyan Williams are in flux. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. . Henderson returned from injury against Maryland, but ended the game on the sideline and in a boot. All Rights Reserved. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. In the early 90s, Big Daddy was a cultural phenomenon at Ohio State. What's next? 99 is retired in Columbus and the Block 0 jersey is worn in his honor. We started with the offensive side of the ball and will also bring you the defense as well as the coaches and specialists. The official 2009 Football Roster for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats. The 2009 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. 10/17/2009 - Associated . View Type: Toggle List View Toggle Card View Toggle Table View. Nov. 24, 1973; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Ohio State Buckeyes tackle John Hicks (74) in action against the Michigan Wolverines. He was gritty and played beyond his athletic abilities. The next drive, Purdue went three and out and it seemed the momentum had shifted and Ohio State had come alive, but with a sack of Pryor and a denial of a fourth down, Purdue had the ball. Yes, were making the call while Smith-Njigba is still on the team. He possessed range, length, and toughness that allowed him to bring home the Jim Thorpe Award as a consensus All-American in 2008. 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP - 189,003 mi Dayton, OH (174 mi) - Listed 77 days ago $378 below market price dealer rating $18,999 PREVIEW Save . Redshirt Sophomore St. Louis, Mo. As always with a program like Ohio State, there are bound to be some really, really good players that didnt quite make our cut that you could argue for. Elflein was another Rimington winner and helped anchor one of the best offensive lines in Ohio State history. The #9 Ohio State Buckeyes traveled to Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana, for a night game against a Big Ten opponent, the Indiana Hoosiers. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. He was big, athletic, fast and ahead of his time. Here are the Buckeye greats we selected for an all-time offense on the banks of the Olentangy. Scoreboard; Box Scores . Rick Stewart /Allsport. Because hes Archie Griffin, the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner even though teams knew hed get the ball. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. CBS Sports projects every Big Ten Football team's three protected rivals once USC, UCLA join the league. Who would you pick to round out an-all time roster including starters and backups? AP Photo/Gene Smith. Ohio State took over and Devin Barclay kicked the game-winning field goal. Ohio State scored first with a Wisconsin interception ran back for a touchdown by Kurt Coleman. Doss was an All-American who came back to Ohio State his senior year in 2002 to win a national title. 15 in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts. Here's a look at the Buckeyes' latest recruiting class position-by-position. Malcolm Jenkins ended up as a safety in the NFL, but before that, he was a standout corner with the Buckeyes. WNWO is a OH based station and a NBC Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. | Rob Oller. Williams didn't play against Maryland, but indicated that he would be back soon, possibly this week. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Sept. 6, 2008; Columbus; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Malcolm Jenkins (2) tries to get the crowd in the game against the Ohio Bobcats at Ohio Stadium. He took half of the field away against the other teams best receiver. #GoBucks, We all will wonder what could have been. Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) catches a touchdown pass during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Oregon Ducks at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. Safety Mike Doss #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes stands next to linebacker Matt Wilhelm #35 during the Big Ten Conference football game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on October 19, 2002 in Madison, Wisconsin. Both teams traded field goals, but Ohio State took the lead before halftime with a 22-yard run by Brandon Saine. Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. After a safety in the third quarter and a touchdown in the fourth; the Buckeyes were leading 337. Sept. 15, 2018; Arlington, Texas; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Nick Bosa (97) prior to the game against the Texas Christian Horned Frogs at AT&T Stadium. He was a two-time defensive lineman of the year in the Big Ten and went on to win three Super Bowls with the New England Patriots. We have thoughts. Oct. 17, 1970, Columbus; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Jim Stillwagon (68) in action against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ohio Stadium during the 1970 season. Tim Broekema /Allsport. Ohio State scored first with a 62-yard pass to Posey. 2022 Ohio State Football Roster Skip to content The-Ozone menu Home Football Stories Photos 2020-2021 Photos Photo Gallery | Practice in Ohio Stadium| 10-03-20 @ Minnesota 2019 Photos 2019 Fiesta Bowl 2019 Big Ten Championship Game at Michigan Penn State at Rutgers Maryland Wisconsin at Northwestern Michigan State at Nebraska Miami at Indiana Hes one of the best pass rushers in the NFL today. Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports Why he makes the all-time roster: Elflein was another Rimington winner and helped anchor one of the best offensive lines in Ohio State history. The most comprehensive coverage of the Buckeyes Football on the web with highlights, scores, game summaries, news, and rosters. 6, while junior wide receiver Garrett Wilson (No. Nov 9, Ohio State (1-0) Win vs. Alcorn State, 100-60, 2. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. He took home the Lott Trophy, Butkus, Bronko Nagurski and Jack Lambert awards, as well as being named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year twice while wearing the scarlet and gray. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Korey Stringer was a consensus All-American and two-time Big Ten offensive lineman of the year. He was a two-time consensus All-American and helped bring home a national championship in 1968 for the Buckeyes. All-American Warren Amling was one heck of an athlete at Ohio State and is truly a Buckeye Great!#buckeyegreat pic.twitter.com/g55gj8t8W9, The OHIO Podcast (@TheOHIOPod) June 2, 2022. Visit ESPN to view the Ohio State Buckeyes team roster for the current season Feb 17, Ohio State (20-7) Loss vs. Purdue, 57-60, 28. Don't miss a single Buckeyes story. An Ohio State football fan who wants to better document the history of the program. Ohio State beat Ohio 26-14. He was also named to the first-team All-Big Ten squad each of his three years in Columbus. Skip to main content. Joey Elliott passed for 281 yards and two touchdowns, and Purdue beat No. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Starting Wednesday, members of Ohio State football's 2023 recruiting class will be able to sign their letters of intent to officially lock in their commitment to the Buckeyes. Yr. Oct. 14, 1995: Defensive back Shawn Springs of Ohio State University looks on during the Buckeyes 27-16 win over Wisconsin University at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. After half time Minnesota lost the opening kickoff which was recovered by Ohio State. Get a great deal by subscribing to the Dispatch today at www.dispatch.com/subscribenow/. #GoBucks. Go To Coaching Staff. Heading into the week of Early Signing Day, Ohio State has 20 players committed and has the fourth-best ranking in the 2023 class behind Alabama, Georgia and Notre Dame, while the Buckeyes sit slightly ahead of Texas. Nov 19 (Neutral), Ohio State (2-1) Loss vs. North Carolina, 73-77, 4. Mar 21 (Neutral), Ohio State (29-7) Win vs. Georgia Tech, 75-66, 37. He was a two-time unanimous All-American, won the Lombardi Award in 2005, and took home a rare double by being named Fiesta Bowl MVP in 2004 and 2006. The Ohio State football program is on the shortlist of teams considered the best in the history of the sport. USA TODAY Sports. Stroud, 33-77 (2.3 avg);TC Caffey, 10-66 (6.6 avg) 1 TD, Passing: C.J. : 46.5 opp total: 186 / Avg. AP Offensive Player of the Year: Chris Johnson. Frank is easily the most productive tight end in Ohio State history and is the clear starter in our book at a position that has been historically thin. Mike Sensibaugh played alongside Tatum as one of the super sophomores on the 1968 team and would probably get more recognition if not for being Robin to Batman. No. He was a two-time All-American who took home the rare double of winning both the Lombari Award and Outland Trophy.