1990 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1990 Ohio State Buckeyes football Ohio State Buckeyes logo 1987-1991.png 150 Big Ten Conference Big Ten 7–4–1 5–2–1 John Cooper 3rd Jim Colletto 3rd SinglebackSports Illustrated Mayhorn Patrick https://www.landgrantholyland.com/2018/5/2/17279712/ohio-state-football-college-offense-evolution-history A brief history of Ohio State's offensive innovation May 2, 2018 August 19, 2026 Bill Young 3rd 3–4247Sports Svoboda Jeff https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/article/cooper-buckeyes-turned-it-around-in-93-105037690/ Cooper, Buckeyes Turned It Around In '93 October 11, 2013 August 20, 2026 Jeff Graham Jeff Graham Dan Beatty Bo Pelini Vinnie Clark Greg Frey Ohio Stadium Liberty Bowl L 11-23 vs. Air Force The 1990 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 1990 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their third year under head coach John Cooper, the Buckeyes compiled a 7–4–1 record (5–2–1 in conference games), finished in fifth place in the Big Ten, and outscored opponents by a total of 338 to 197. Against ranked opponents, they tied with No. 22 Indiana and lost to No. 18 USC, No. 13 Illinois, and No. 15 Michigan. They concluded the season with a loss to unranked Air Force in the 1990 Liberty Bowl. The Buckeyes were not ranked in the final AP poll.1990 Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 3, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ohio-state/1990-schedule.html The Buckeyes gained an average of 177.7 rushing yards and 181.9 passing yards per game. On defense, they held opponents to 125.7 rushing yards and 164.9 passing yards per game.1990 Ohio State Buckeyes Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 3, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ohio-state/1990.html The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Greg Frey (1,952 passing yards, 51.8% completion percentage), running back Robert Smith (1,064 rushing yards, 6.5 yards per carry), and wide receiver Jeff Graham (39 receptions for 760 yards). Graham, center Dan Beatty, and linebacker Steve Tovar received first-team honors on the 1990 All-Big Ten Conference football team.Hawks dominate AP's All-Big Ten The Daily Iowan November 28, 1990 1B http://dailyiowan.lib.uiowa.edu/DI/1990/di1990-11-28.pdf Leaders dominate AP All-Big Ten team The Daily Reporter November 28, 1990 6 https://books.google.com/books?id=618rAAAAIBAJ&dq=1990+All-Big+Ten+Conference+football+team&pg=PA5&article_id=2372,7602326Michigan, Iowa tops in balloting The Argus-Press (AP story) November 27, 1990 9 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1988&dat=19901127&id=WnAiAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Sq0FAAAAIBAJ&pg=4590,2196191&hl=en The team played its home games at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Schedule 1990 AP Eastern September 8 3:30 p.m. w y 18 Texas Tech Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH ABC 17–10 88,707 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-recorder-smith-revives-bumblin/190142971/ The Times Recorder Smith revives bumbling Buckeyes September 9, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com September 15 12:00 p.m. w y y 17 Boston College Alumni Stadium Chestnut Hill, MA JPS 31–10 32,432 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-record-buckeyes-stand-firm-whip-bos/175651823/ The Sunday Record Buckeyes stand firm, whip Boston College September 16, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com September 29 3:30 p.m. l y 15 USC 18 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH ABC 26–35 89,422 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-usc-runners-st/190147437/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram USC runners, storm wash out Ohio State's victory hopes September 30, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com October 6 3:30 p.m. l 20 Illinois 13 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH Illibuck ABC 20–31 89,404 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-marion-star-lateral-helps-illini-t/190250904/ The Marion Star 'Lateral' helps Illini top OSU October 7, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com October 13 12:30 p.m. t y Indiana 22 Memorial Stadium Bloomington, IN ESPN 27–27 52,080 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-tie-fails-to-thrill-indi/190252424/ Chicago Tribune Tie fails to thrill Indiana October 14, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com October 20 2:00 p.m. w y Purdue Ross–Ade Stadium West Lafayette, IN 42–2 57,031 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kokomo-tribune-safetys-highlight-of/190252556/ The Kokomo Tribune Safety's highlight of long day for struggling Purdue October 21, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com October 27 1:30 p.m. w Minnesota Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 52–23 89,533 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star-minnesota-fried-by/190252703/ The Indianapolis Star Minnesota fried by Ohio State's Frey October 28, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com November 3 1:30 p.m. w Northwestern Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 48–7 89,177 https://www.newspapers.com/article/lancaster-eagle-gazette-another-big-win/190252856/ Lancaster Eagle-Gazette Another big win for OSU November 4, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com November 10 12:00 p.m. w y Iowa 6 Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA ABC 27–26 70,033 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-buckeyes-stop-iowa-again/190252958/ The Waterloo Courier Buckeyes stop Iowa – again November 11, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com November 17 2:00 p.m. w y 21 Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 35–10 41,403 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-akron-beacon-journal-ohio-state-wins/190253085/ The Akron Beacon Journal Ohio State wins, keeps Rose Bowl hopes alive November 18, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com November 24 12:00 p.m. l 19 Michigan 15 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH rivalry ABC 13–16 90,054 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-ohio-states-gamble-pays/190249216/ Chicago Tribune Ohio State's gamble pays – for Michigan November 25, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com December 27 7:00 p.m. l y y 24 Air Force Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Memphis, TN Liberty Bowl ESPN 11–23 39,262 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-air-force-gets-the/190073818/ The Commercial Appeal Air Force gets the last laugh December 28, 1990 January 31, 2026 Newspapers.com The Official Ohio State Football Encyclopedia Park Jack 2003 Sports Publishing LLC Champaign, Illinois 1-58261-695-7 Game summaries Texas Tech Texas Tech 0 3 7 0 Ohio St 0 0 10 7 September 8 Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio yes Q2 TTU Elliott 37 yard field goal TTU 3–0 Q3 OHST T. Williams 32 yard field goal Tie 3–3 Q3 TTU Lynn 52 yard pass from Gill (Elliott kick) TTU 10–3 Q3 OHST Smith 2 yard run (T. Williams kick) Tie 10–10 Q4 OHST J. Graham 50 yard punt return (T. Williams kick) OHST 17–10 yes Gainesville Sun. 1990 Sept 9. At Boston College January 2022 USC January 2022 Illinois January 2022 At Indiana January 2022 At Purdue January 2022 Minnesota January 2022 Northwestern January 2022 At Iowa Ohio State Buckeyes 2; text-align:center collapsed Ohio State Buckeyes (5–2–1) at #6 Iowa Hawkeyes (7–1) November 10 Flashback: Ohio State Stuns Iowa in 1990 to End the Hawkeyes' National Championship Hopes Eleven Warriors 2017-11-03 https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2017/11/87381/flashback-ohio-state-stuns-iowa-in-1990-to-end-the-hawkeyes-national-championship-hopes#:~:text=Iowa%20had%20one%20second%20remaining,Iowa's%20perfect%20Big%20Ten%20season. 2024-12-11 11:10 a.m. CST Ohio St 0 14 0 13 Iowa 7 10 3 6 Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa 70,033 Partly cloudy, 55 F C Ron Winter ABC Brent Musburger & Dick Vermeil First quarter IOWA – Matt Rodgers 3-yard run (Jeff Skillett kick), 11:12. Iowa 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:46. Second quarter OSU – Greg Frey 1-yard run (Tim Williams kick), 14:58. Tie 7–7. Drive: 9 plays, 59 yards, 3:35. IOWA – Jeff Skillett 34-yard field goal, 9:04. Iowa 10–7. Drive: 12 plays, 50 yards, 5:48. IOWA – Lew Montgomery 1-yard run (Jeff Skillett kick), 2:17. Iowa 17–7. Drive: 9 plays, 46 yards, 3:54. OSU – Jeff Graham 48-yard pass from Greg Frey (Tim Williams kick), 0:00. Iowa 17–14. Drive: 4 plays, 60 yards, 0:43. Third quarter IOWA – Jeff Skillett 37-yard field goal, 0:23. Iowa 20–14. Drive: 8 plays, 56 yards, 2:57. Fourth quarter IOWA – Lew Montgomery 1-yard run (run failed), 11:00. Iowa 26–14. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 3:41. OSU – Bobby Olive 21-yard pass from Greg Frey (Tim Williams kick), 6:34. Iowa 26–21. Drive: 5 plays, 24 yards, 0:48. OSU – Bobby Olive 3-yard pass from Greg Frey (run failed), 0:01. Ohio St 27–26. Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 0:57. Top passers OSU – Glenn Frey – 14/37, 223 yards, 3 TD, INT IOWA – Matt Rodgers – 13/21, 137 yards, INT Top rushers OSU – Robert Smith – 13 rushes, 52 yards IOWA – Nick Bell – 16 rushes, 77 yards Top receivers OSU – Jeff Graham – 5 receptions, 105 yards, TD IOWA – Michael Titley – 4 receptions, 79 yards At Wisconsin January 2022 Michigan January 2022 Liberty Bowl (vs Air Force) January 2022 Personnel 1990 Ohio State Buckeyes y 83 So Allen DeGraffenreid WR y Allen DeGraffenreid (wide receiver) Greg Frey QB y Jeff Graham WR y 67 Fr Alan Kline T y 8 Bobby Olive WR y 85 Fr Cedric Saunders TE y Robert Smith RB y Robert Smith (running back) Tim Williams K http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/osu/graphics/pdf/m-footbl/1988/1988_guide.pdf 2016-Dec-02 John Cooper(3rd Year) Jim CollettoAssistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator, Tackles and Tight Ends (3rd Year) Bill YoungDefensive Coordinator (3rd Year) Gary BlackneyInside Linebackers (7th Year) Tony CavigliaVolunteer Assistant (2nd Year) Ron HudsonQuarterbacks (3rd Year) Gene HueyWide Receivers (3rd Year) Steve PedersonRecruiting Coordinator (3rd Year) Fred PagacOutside Linebackers (9th Year) Bob PalcicGuards and Centers, Special Teams Coordinator (5th Year) Bobby TurnerRunning Backs (2nd Year) Dave KennedyStrength and Conditioning Coach (2nd Year) Ron ZookDefensive Backs (3rd Year) Awards and honors Robert Smith, Big Ten Freshman of the Year 1991 NFL draftees 2 Ohio State Buckeyes Player Round Pick Position NFL club Vinnie Clark 1 19 Defensive back Green Bay Packers Jeff Graham 2 46 Wide receiver Pittsburgh Steelers Bobby Olive 11 300 Wide receiver Kansas City Chiefs https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1991.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071220211219/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1991.htm 2007-12-20 1991 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com Pro-Football-Reference.com References Ohio State Category:Ohio State Buckeyes football seasons Ohio State Buckeyes football