1959 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1959 Ohio State Buckeyes football Ohio State Buckeyes Logo 1898-1978.png Big Ten Conference Big Ten 3–5–1 2–4–1 Woody Hayes 9th Jim Houston Jim Houston Ohio Stadium The 1959 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 1959 Big Ten season. In their ninth year under head coach Woody Hayes, the Buckeyes compiled a 3–5–1 record (2–4–1 in conference games), tied for eighth place in the Big Ten, and were outscored by a total of 114 to 83. They were ranked No. 7 at the start of the season, but lost games against No. 11 USC, No. 20 Illinois, No. 12 Wisconsin, No. 15 Iowa, and unranked Michigan.1959 Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 29, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ohio-state/1959-schedule.html The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Tom Matte (439 passing yards, 54.9% completion percentage); fullback Bob Ferguson (371 rushing yards, 6.1 yards per carry); and end Jim Houston (11 receptions for 214 yards).1959 Ohio State Buckeyes Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 29, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ohio-state/1959.html Houston received first-team honors from the AP and UPI on the 1959 All-Big Ten Conference football team.Lanphear Unanimous AP All-Big Ten Choice Charles Chamberlain The LaCrosse Tribune November 24, 1959 12 https://www.newspapers.com/image/88126640/?terms=look%2Bjeter%2Bhouston4 Northwestern gridders make UPI all-Big 10 team; Norton, Jeter place Ed Sainsbury Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa November 27, 1959 12 https://www.newspapers.com/image/725343/?terms=look%2Bjeter%2Bhouston%2Bcoaches The team played its home games at ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Schedule 1959 AP September 26 w y 12 Duke Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 14–13 82,834 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-cincinnati-enquirer-osus-late-td-be/139092126/ The Cincinnati Enquirer OSU's late TD beats Duke, 14–13 September 27, 1959 January 19, 2024 Newspapers.com October 2 l y y 14 USC 11 Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 0–17 49,592 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kalamazoo-gazette-usc-whips-ohio-sta/189571104/ The Kalamazoo Gazette USC whips Ohio State 17–0 October 3, 1959 July 2, 2026 Newspapers.com October 10 l Illinois 20 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH Illibuck 0–9 82,980 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-saginaw-news-illini-surprise-buckeye/200806337/ The Saginaw News Illini surprise Buckeyes, 9–0 October 11, 1959 July 2, 2026 Newspapers.com October 17 w Purdue 6 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 15–0 83,391 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-la-crosse-tribune-ohio-states-power/200805794/ The La Crosse Tribune Ohio State's power stops Purdue, 15–0 October 18, 1959 July 2, 2026 Newspapers.com October 24 l y 20 Wisconsin 12 Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 3–12 55,440 https://www.newspapers.com/article/palladium-item-wisconsin-tumbles-ohio-st/200804700/ The Palladium-Item Wisconsin tumbles Ohio State, 12 to 3 October 25, 1959 July 2, 2026 Newspapers.com October 31 w Michigan State Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 30–24 83,130 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-courier-matte-passes-ohio-state-past/200805337/ Waterloo Daily Courier Matte passes Ohio State past Michigan State November 1, 1959 July 2, 2026 Newspapers.com November 7 t Indiana Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 0–0 82,075 https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-republic-indiana-ohio-state-in/200807872/ Arizona Republic Indiana, Ohio State in 0–0 tie; Hoosier drive fails at goal line November 8, 1959 July 2, 2026 Newspapers.com November 14 l Iowa 16 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 7–16 82,126 Iowa Rally Beats Ohio, 16-7: Moore's Kick and Mauren Runs Win It; After Four Fumbles Hamper Attack Des Moines Sunday Register Bill Bryson November 15, 1959 1, 9 (sports) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-iowa-rally-beats/172639689/ Newspapers.com November 21 l y Michigan Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI rivalry 14–23 90,093 Happy ending for U-M! Ohio State upset, 23–14 Detroit Free Press Hal Middlesworth November 22, 1959 1E https://www.newspapers.com/clip/14930741/happy_ending_for_um_ohio_state_upset/ July 2, 2026 Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1959 Ohio State) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/214352 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics July 2, 2026 Game summaries Duke Duke 0 0 0 13 Ohio State 7 0 0 7 September 26 Ohio Stadium EST 82,834 Clear, 83 F yes Q1 OSU Ferguson 15 yard run (Kilgore kick) OSU 7–0 Q4 DUKE Wilson 3 yard run (pass failed) OSU 7–6 Q4 DUKE McGee 1 yard run (Browning kick) DUKE 7–13 Q4 OSU Matte 22 yard pass to Bryant (Kilgore kick) OSU 14–13 yes USC Ohio State 0 0 0 0 Southern California 0 9 0 8 October 2 Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles PST 49,592 Clear, 60 F yes Q2 USC Zachik 27 yard field goal USC 0–3 Q2 USC Charles 38 yard pass to Hayes (kick field) USC 0–9 Q4 USC Charles 4 yard run (Charles to Wilder pass good) USC 0–17 yes Illinois Illinois 6 0 0 3 Ohio State 0 0 0 0 October 10 Ohio Stadium EST 82,980 Clear, 68 F yes Q1 ILL Meyers 73 yard pass to Counts (kick failed) ILL 0–6 Q4 ILL Roberts 25 yard field goal ILL 0–9 yes Purdue Purdue 0 0 0 0 Ohio State 3 9 0 3 October 17 Ohio Stadium EST 83,391 Cloudy, 58 F yes Q1 OSU Kilgore 36 yard field goal OSU 3–0 Q2 OSU Team safety OSU 5–0 Q2 OSU Fields punt return (Kilgore kick) OSU 12–0 Q4 OSU Kilgore 35 yard field goal OSU 15–0 yes Wisconsin Ohio State 0 3 0 0 Wisconsin 9 3 0 0 October 24 Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, WI 55,440 Rain, wind 30-40 mph, 39 F yes Q1 WIS Hackbart 7 yard run (Holzwarth kick) WIS 0–7 Q1 WIS Team safety WIS 0–9 Q1 OSU Kilgore 27 yard field goal WIS 3–9 Q4 WIS Holzwarth 27 yard field goal Wis 3–12 yes Michigan State Indiana Indiana 0 0 0 0 Ohio State 0 0 0 0 November 7 Ohio Stadium EST 82,075 Cloudy, 36 F yes yes Ohio State: 127 yards total offense; 5 first downs; 8 punts for 333 yards; missed FGs from 58 and 50 yards Indiana: 179 yards total offense; 11 first downs; 7 punts for 290 yards Iowa Iowa 7 0 0 0 Ohio State 6 0 0 10 MONTHDAY Ohio Stadium EST 82,126 Cloudy, 37 F yes Q1 IOWA Hollis 13 yard pass to Whiskr (kick failed) IOWA 0–6 Q1 OSU Detrick 1 yard run (Kilgore kick) OSU 7–6 Q4 IOWA Moore 26 yard field goal IOWA 7–9 Q4 IOWA Mauren 4 yard run (Moore kick) IOWA 7–16 yes Michigan Coaching staff Woody Hayes - Head Coach - 9th year 1960 pro draftees 2 Ohio State Buckeyes Player Draft Round Pick Position NFL club Jim Houston NFL 1 8 Linebacker Cleveland Browns Jim Marshall NFL 4 44 Defensive End Cleveland Browns Bob White NFL 8 91 Fullback Cleveland Browns References Ohio State Category:Ohio State Buckeyes football seasons Buckeyes