1948 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1948 Ohio State Buckeyes football Ohio State Buckeyes Logo 1898-1978.png Big Nine Conference Big Nine 6–3 3–3 Wes Fesler 2nd Joe Whisler Ohio Stadium The 1948 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 1948 Big Nine Conference football season. The Buckeyes compiled a 6–3 record, but lost to Michigan in the season finale. Ohio State outscored their opponents, 184–94, on the season. Though unranked in the final AP Poll, Ohio State was ranked at No. 9 in the final Litkenhous Difference by Score System ratings for 1948.Michigan, Irish Finish 1-2 in Litkenhous Ratings Wilmington Morning News December 15, 1948 32 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/123192904/michigan-irish-finish-1-2-in/ Newspapers.com Schedule 1948 AP September 25 w y Missouri Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 21–7 57,042 Dailey Jim Missouri Falls Before Buckeyes https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111455265/the-terre-haute-tribune/ October 17, 2022 Terre Haute Tribune United Press September 26, 1948 46 Newspapers.com October 2 w y USC Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 20–0 75,102 Ohio State Beats USC, 20 to 0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111455912/the-pittsburgh-press/ October 17, 2022 The Pittsburgh Press United Press October 3, 1948 30 Newspapers.com October 9 l 11 Iowa Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 7–14 63,394 Cordaro Tony Iowa Upsets Ohio State, 14-7 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7990324/iowa-upsets-ohio-state-14-7/ October 17, 2022 Des Moines Register October 10, 1948 1S Newspapers.com October 16 w y Indiana Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN 17–0 32,000 Overmyer Jack Indiana Beaten https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7991195/indiana-beaten-catches-buckeye-team-on/ October 17, 2022 The Indianapolis Star October 17, 1948 7:1 Newspapers.com October 23 w Wisconsin Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 34–32 76,677 Ohio State Rallies to Beat Wisconsin, 34 to 32, in Big Nine Scoring Thriller https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111517639/the-capital-times/ October 17, 2022 The Capital Times October 24, 1948 33 Newspapers.com October 30 l y Northwestern 9 Dyche Stadium Evanston, IL 7–21 47,000 Liska Jerry Northwestern Trims Bucks, Fans Rose Bowl Hopes https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111517993/springfield-news-sun/ October 17, 2022 Springfield News-Sun October 31, 1948 1 Newspapers.com November 6 w y Pittsburgh Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 41–0 68,966 Bucks Swamp Pittsburgh, 41-0 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111518078/the-pantagraph/ October 17, 2022 The Pantagraph Associated Press November 7, 1948 14 Newspapers.com November 13 w y Illinois Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL Illibuck 34–7 65,732 Buckeyes Roll Over Illini https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111518177/wisconsin-state-journal/ October 17, 2022 Wisconsin State Journal United Press November 14, 1948 38 Newspapers.com November 20 l 18 Michigan 1 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH rivalry 3–13 82,754 Burick Si Michigan Trips Bucks 13-3 Before 82,754 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111518391/dayton-daily-news/ October 17, 2022 Dayton Daily News November 21, 1948 1 Newspapers.com Rankings 1948 college football rankings AP 1 9 11 NR NR NR NR NR 18 17 NR Coaching staff Wes Fesler, head coach, second year 1949 NFL draftees 2 Ohio State Buckeyes Player Round Pick Position NFL club Gerry Krall 6 59 Defensive back Chicago Bears Jack Lininger 21 202 Linebacker Detroit Lions References Ohio State Category:Ohio State Buckeyes football seasons Ohio State Buckeyes football