The 1972 Ohio State Buckeyes football team was an represented the Ohio State University in the 1972 Big Ten Conference football season. Led by 22nd-year head coach Woody Hayes, the Buckeyes compiled an overall record of 9–2 with a mark of 7–1 in conference play, sharing the Big Ten title with Michigan. By virtue of a head-to-head win over Michigan, Ohio State earned a berth in the Rose Bowl, where the Buckeyes lost to USC by a score of 42–17. The team played home games at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

Schedule

Rankings

Game summaries Iowa

Palm Beach Post. 1972 September 17.

North Carolina

Ohio State was the only team to beat the Tar Heels in 1972."Freshman sparkles." Eugene Register-Guard. 1972 Sept 30.

Archie Griffin set the school single game rushing record in just his second game.

California

Illinois

Eugene Register-Guard. 1972 Oct 15.

Indiana

Eugene Register-Guard. 1972 Oct 22.

Wisconsin

Eugene Register-Guard. 1972 Oct 29. Ocala Star-Banner. 1972 Oct 29.

Minnesota

Michigan State

Northwestern

Palm Beach Post. 1972 Nov 19.

Michigan

Ohio State made two goal line stands, one in each half, to hold on to the 14–11 victory. The first came just before halftime as Dennis Franklin fumbled on fourth down at the two. In the fourth quarter, Randy Gradishar stopped Franklin on a sneak from the one. The Buckeyes' fans tore down the goal posts with 13 seconds remaining. "Everything Just Rosy for Ohio State." Palm Beach Post. 1972 Nov 26.

Vs. No. 1 USC (Rose Bowl)

Personnel Coaching staff Woody Hayes – head coach (22nd year) George Chaump – offense (5th year) George Hill – defensive coordinator (2nd year) Rudy Hubbard – running backs (5th year) Charles Clausen – defense line (2nd year) Edward Ferkany – offensive line / punter (1st year) Rudy Hubbard – running backs (5th year) John Mummey – quarterbacks (4th year) Ralph Staub – tackles / tight ends / kickers (3rd year) Dick Walker – defensive backs (4th year)

Depth chart

1973 Ohio State Media Guide

NFL draft picks Rick Seifert 8 194 Defensive back New York Jets George Hasenohrl 8 198 Defensive tackle New York Giants John Bledsoe 8 203 Running back Detroit Lions Rich Galbos 9 218 Running back Washington Redskins Earl Belgrave 17 435 Tackle Detroit Lions

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