1958 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

The 1958 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 1958 Big Ten season. In their eighth year under head coach Woody Hayes, the Buckeyes compiled a 6–1–2 record (4–1–2 in conference games), finished in third place in the Big Ten, and outscored opponents by a total of 182 to 132. Against ranked opponents, they lost to No. 11 Northwestern, defeated No. 2 Iowa, and tied with No. 13 Wisconsin and No. 8 Purdue. They began the season ranked No. 1 in the AP poll, but dropped to No. 8 in the final poll. The team's statistical leaders included fullback Bob White (859 rushing yards, 3.9 yards per carry, 12 touchdowns); quarterback Frank Kremblas (281 passing yards, 38.1% completion percentage); and end Jim Houston (127 receiving yards). Five Ohio State players received first-team honors on the 1958 All-Big Ten Conference football team: White (AP-1, UPI-1); Houston (AP-1, UPI-2); halfback Don Clark (AP-2, UPI-1); and tackle Jim Marshall (AP-2, UPI-1). The team played its home games at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. == Schedule == == Roster == == Game summaries == === SMU === === Washington === === Illinois === === Indiana === === Wisconsin === === Northwestern === === Purdue === === Iowa === Statistics Rushing: Bob White 209 yards, three touchdowns === Michigan === == Coaching staff == Woody Hayes – Head coach – 8th year == 1959 NFL draftees == == References ==