The 1989 Ohio State Buckeyes football team was an American football team that represented the Ohio State University as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their second year under head coach John Cooper, the Buckeyes compiled an 8–4 record (6–2 in conference games), tied for third place in the Big Ten, and outscored opponents by a total of 325 to 266. They were ranked No. 24 in the final AP poll.
Against Minnesota, the Buckeyes came back from a 31–0 deficit to win, 41–37. This tied the record for the largest comeback win in college football history at the time. It remains the biggest comeback win in Ohio State history.
The Buckeyes gained an average of 220.5 rushing yards and 162.3 passing yards per game. On defense, they held opponents to 172.3 rushing yards and 182.2 passing yards per game. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Greg Frey (1,900 passing yards, 59.5% completion percentage), running back Carlos Snow (948 rushing yards, 5.4 yards per carry), and wide receiver Jeff Graham (27 receptions for 505 yards). Offensive tackle Joe Staysniak and guard Jeff Davidson received first-team honors on the 1989 All-Big Ten Conference football team.
The team played its home games at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
Schedule
Game summaries Oklahoma State
At USC
Boston College
Carlos Snow 23 rushes, 147 yards
At Illinois
Indiana
Scottie Graham 16 rushes, 124 yards
Purdue
At Minnesota
At Northwestern
Scottie Graham 17 Rush, 102 Yds Carlos Snow 17 Rush, 100 Yds
Iowa
Wisconsin
At Michigan
Hall of Fame Bowl (vs Auburn)
Roster
NFL draft picks
References