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The Ohio State Buckeyes football team competes as part of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, representing the Ohio State University in the Big Ten Conference. Ohio State has played its home games at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio , since 1922.
- What Is A Buckeye?
- When Did Ohio State Adopt The Buckeye Nickname?
- What Are The Stickers on The Back of Ohio State's Helmets?
- What Is Ohio State's Mascot?
A buckeye has two meanings, one of which derives from the other: A buckeye, per Ohio State, is described as a "small, shiny, dark brown nut with a light tan patch." Said nut comes from the official state tree of Ohio: the buckeye tree. Per tradition, buckeyes are supposed to bring good luck when carried. According to the USDA, however, every part o...
According to the 2001 book "The Official Ohio State Football Encyclopedia," authored by Ohio State football historian Jack Park, newspapers have referred to the team as the Buckeyes since at least 1919. The team did not officially adopt the nickname, however, until 1950 — 60 years after the team's first season in 1890.
Sharp-eyed viewers may see stickers on the back of Ohio State's helmets when they play. Those stickers depict buckeye leaves and are awarded to players for exceptional play. Per a 2008 article from ESPN, the practice of placing stickers on the back of helmets began in 1968 under Hall of Fame coach Woody Hayes, at the suggestion of trainer Ernie Big...
Ohio State's mascot — the aptly named Brutus Buckeye — actually predates the buckeye sticker tradition. Per Ohio State, he debuted three years prior on Oct. 30, 1965, as part of the team's homecoming game against Minnesota (an 11-10 Buckeyes win). At the time, the mascot was constructed entirely of papier-mâché and resembled a giant buckeye with a ...
- Aaron Tallent
- 2002. Record: 14-0. Finished: Beat Miami 31-24 in the Fiesta Bowl. Final Ranking: No. 1. The first team to ever go 14-0 did so in typical Big Ten fashion, with a strong defense and running game.
- 2014. Record: 14-1. Finished: Beat Oregon 42-20 in the College Football Playoff National Championship. Final Ranking: No. 1. The Buckeyes lost starting quarterback Braxton Miller during fall camp and J.T.
- 1968. Record: 10-0. Finished: Beat USC 27-16 in the Rose Bowl. Final Ranking: No. 1. Arguably Woody Hayes' finest team dominated a deep Big Ten to win their first conference title in seven years.
- 1954. Record: 10-0. Finished: Beat USC 20-7 in the Rose Bowl. Final Ranking: No. 1 (AP), No. 2 (Coaches) The Buckeyes started the season unranked but were No. 1 in the AP Poll by their sixth game thanks to victories over No. 18 California, No. 13 Iowa, and No. 2 Wisconsin.
Sep 16, 2023 · If you've ever seen player introductions during an NFL game, you've probably heard someone mention "The Ohio State University." But why include the article?
- Joe Kozlowski
The history of Ohio State Buckeyes football covers 125 years through the 2014 season. The team has represented the Ohio State University in the Western Conference, its successor the Big Ten, and in the NCAA Division I.
Mar 13, 2024 · Ohio State Football is a name that resonates with passion, tradition, and a rich history of success. The Ohio State Buckeyes football team, representing the Ohio State University in the East Division of the Big Ten Conference, has been a dominant force in college football since its inception in 1890.
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Nov 16, 2020 · Originally built with open-air bleachers to hold 500, Ohio Field underwent many expansions as football grew in popularity on campus and across the country. Eventually, Ohio Field held 14,000 spectators, but it still wasn’t enough.
