1962 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1962 Ohio State Buckeyes football Ohio State Buckeyes Logo 1898-1978.png Big Ten Conference Big Ten 13 6–3 4–2 Woody Hayes 12th Bill Armstrong Gary Moeller Bob Vogel Ohio Stadium The 1962 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 1962 Big Ten season. In their 12th year under head coach Woody Hayes, the Buckeyes compiled a 6–3 record (4–2 in conference games), tied for third place in the Big Ten, and outscored opponents by a total of 205 to 98. Against ranked opponents, they lost to No. 8 Northwestern and defeated No. 5 Wisconsin. They were ranked No. 1 at the beginning of the season, but dropped out of the rankings on October 22 after losing a second game.1962 Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 29, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ohio-state/1962-schedule.html The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Joe Sparma (288 passing yards, 42.3% completion percentage), fullback David Francis (624 rushing yards, 5.2 yards per carry, seven touchdowns), and halfback Paul Warfield (eight receptions for 138 yards).1962 Ohio State Buckeyes Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football July 29, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ohio-state/1962.html Warfield and center Bill Armstrong received first-team honors on the 1962 All-Big Ten Conference football team.Gophers Ring the Bell The Blade, Toledo, Ohio (AP story) 24 November 27, 1962 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1350&dat=19621127&id=hv1OAAAAIBAJ&sjid=LAEEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5933,3324883Pick Big Ten All-Star Squad Galesburg Register-Mail November 27, 1962 12 https://www.newspapers.com/image/2315535/?terms=cvercko%2Bwarfield%2Bcoaches The team played its home games at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Schedule 1962 AP September 29 w y 2 North Carolina Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 41–7 84,009 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-lauderdale-news-bucks-bash-heels/139158553/ Fort Lauderdale News Bucks bash 'Heels September 30, 1962 March 22, 2026 Newspapers.com October 6 l y y 1 UCLA Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, CA 7–9 48,513 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-buckeyes-upset-97/189671997/ Chicago Tribune Buckeyes upset, 9–7 October 7, 1962 March 22, 2026 Newspapers.com October 13 w y 10 Illinois Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL Illibuck 51–15 56,017 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tribune-buckeyes-trounce-illini-51/193931848/ The Coshocton Tribune Buckeyes trounce Illini, 51–15 October 14, 1962 March 22, 2026 Newspapers.com October 20 l 6 Northwestern 8 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 14–18 84,376 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lima-news-northwestern-upsets-buckey/193934091/ The Lima News Northwestern upsets Buckeyes October 21, 1962 March 22, 2026 Newspapers.com October 27 w Wisconsin 5 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 14–7 82,540 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pantagraph-buckeyes-nip-wisconsin-1/193934174/ The Daily Pantagraph Buckeyes nip Wisconsin, 14–7 October 28, 1962 March 22, 2026 Newspapers.com November 3 l y Iowa Iowa Stadium Iowa City, IA 14–28 58,400 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-recorder-injury-riddles-bucks/193932835/ The Times Recorder Injury-riddled Bucks upset 28–14 by inspired Iowa 11 November 4, 1962 March 22, 2026 Newspapers.com November 10 w Indiana Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 10–7 75,378 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-south-bend-tribune-ohio-state-squeez/193931409/ The South Bend Tribune Ohio State squeezes out 10–7 triumph over Indiana November 11, 1962 March 22, 2026 Newspapers.com November 17 w y Oregon Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 26–7 72,828 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ZtozAAAAIBAJ&sjid=zuIDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6200%2C3381781 Eugene Register-Guard Strite Dick Brutal Buckeyes burst Webfoot bowl bubble November 18, 1962 1B November 24 w Michigan Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH rivalry 28–0 82,349 'Dull' Bucks Buckle U-M, 28–0 Detroit Free Press Joe Falls November 25, 1962 1F, 3F https://www.newspapers.com/clip/38841159/dull_bucks_buckle_um_280/ Newspapers.com Schedule/Results (1962 Ohio State) https://stats.ncaa.org/teams/294963 National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Statistics March 22, 2026 Game summaries North Carolina North Carolina 0 7 0 0 Ohio St 7 7 14 13 September 29 Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio EST 84,009 Clear, wind NW 12 mph, 62 F yes Q1 5:09 OHST Francis 1 yard run (Van Raaphorst kick) OHST 7–0 Q2 14:20 OHST Mummey 8 yard run (Van Raaphorst kick) OHST 14–0 Q2 4:20 UNC Edge 1 yard run (Edge kick) OHST 14–7 Q3 3:42 OHST Katterhenrich 1 yard run (Van Raaphorst kick) OHST 21–7 Q3 0:24 OHST Warfield 42 yard pass from Mummey (Van Raaphorst kick) OHST 28–7 Q4 11:51 OHST Warfield 4 yard run (Van Raaphorst kick) OHST 35–7 Q4 5:15 OHST Scott 7 yard run (kick failed) OHST 41–7 yes John Mummey 15 Rush Att, 110 Yds, 1TD; 1/1 passing, 42 yards, 1 TD UCLA Ohio State 0 7 0 0 UCLA 6 0 0 3 October 6 L.A. Coliseum, Los Angeles PST 48,513 Clear, 70 F yes Q1 13:45 UCLA Alexander 45 yard run (kick failed) UCLA 0–6 Q2 13:37 OSU Sparma 6 yard pass to Snell (Van Raaphorst kick) OSU 7–6 Q4 1:34 UCLA Zeno 24 yard field goal UCLA 7–9 yes Illinois Ohio State 7 17 14 13 Illinois 0 7 0 8 October 13 Memorial Stadium, Champaign, Illinois CST 56,017 Humid, 77 F yes Q1 4:03 OSU Butts 2 yard run (Van Raaphorst kick) OSU 7–0 Q2 14:10 ILL Taliaferro 10 yard pass to Callaghan (Plankenhorn kick) TIED 7–7 Q2 12:25 OSU Mummey 10 yard run (Van Raaphorst kick) OSU 14–7 Q2 7:31 OSU Van Raaphorst 39 yard field goal OSU 17–7 Q2 2:59 OSU Francis 49 yard run (Van Raaphorst kick) OSU 24–7 Q3 2:59 OSU Mummey 3 yard run (Van Raaphorst kick) OSU 31–7 Q3 0:05 OSU Klein 66 yard run (Van Raaphorst kick) OSU 38–7 Q4 9:19 OSU Barnett 33 yard run (Van Raaphorst kick) OSU 45–7 Q4 4:30 OSU Francis 23 yard run (kick failed) OSU 51–7 Q4 0:10 ILL Taliaferro 90 yard pass to Yavorski (Taliferro run) OSU 51–15 yes Northwestern Northwestern 0 12 0 6 Ohio State 14 0 0 0 October 20 Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio EST 84,376 Cloudy, wind S 10-15 mph, 69 F yes Q1 14:48 OSU Klein 90 kickoff return (Van Raaphorst kick) OSU 7–0 Q1 1:48 OSU Francis 9 yard run (Van Raaphorst kick) OSU 14–0 Q2 6:03 NW Myers 8 yard pass to Flatley (kick failed) OSU 14–6 Q2 0:51 NW Swingle 1 yard run (pass failed) OSU 14–12 Q4 5:38 NW Murphy 1 yard run (kick failed) NW 14–18 yes Wisconsin Wisconsin 0 7 0 0 Ohio State 7 0 0 7 October 27 Ohio Stadium EST 82,540 Cloudy, wind SSW 15 mph, 44 F yes Q1 1:11 OSU Sparma 21 yard pass to Warfield (Van Raaphorst kick) OSU 7–0 Q2 5:31 WIS Vander Kelen 47 yard pass to Scott (Kroner kick) TIED 7–7 Q4 7:16 OSU Mummey 1 yard run (Van Raaphorst kick) OSU 14–7 yes Iowa Ohio State 0 7 7 0 Iowa 14 7 0 7 November 3 Iowa Stadium, Ames, Iowa CST 58,400 Cloudy, 44 F yes Q1 5:00 IOWA Grier 2 yard run (Roberts kick) IOWA 0–7 Q1 2:40 IOWA Szykowny 1 yard run (Roberts kick) IOWA 0–14 Q2 14:28 OSU Butts 1 yard run (Van Raaphorst kick) IOWA 7–14 Q2 8:28 IOWA Szykowny 1 yard run (Roberts kick) IOWA 7–21 Q3 7:27 OSU Katterhenrich 3 yard run (Van Raaphorst kick) IOWA 14–21 Q4 1:32 IOWA Sherman 1 yard run (Roberts kick) IOWA 14–28 yes Indiana Indiana 0 0 7 0 Ohio State 0 7 0 3 November 10 Ohio Stadium EST 75,378 Rainy, wind 25 mph, 44 F yes Q2 1:57 OSU Warfield 75 yard run (Van Raaphorst kick) OSU 7–0 Q3 5:28 IND Moore 1 yard run (George kick) TIED 7–7 Q4 0:08 OSU Van Raaphorst26 yard field goal OSU 10–7 yes Oregon Oregon 0 7 0 0 Ohio State 7 7 6 6 November 17 Ohio Stadium EST 72,828 Rainy, wind NW 10 mph, 39 F yes Q1 6:48 OSU Francis 8 yard run (Mamula kick) OSU 7–0 Q2 6:34 OSU Mrukowski 4 yard run (Mamula kick) OSU 14–0 Q2 3:58 ORE Berry 15 yard pass to Willner (Corey kick) OSU 14–7 Q3 4:24 OSU Mrukowski 4 yard rush (kick blocked) OSU 20–7 Q4 10:30 OSU Mamula 25 yard field goal OSU 23–7 Q4 1:00 OSU Mamula 40 yard field goal OSU 26–7 yes Michigan Michigan 0 0 0 0 Ohio State 7 0 7 14 November 24 Ohio Stadium EST 82,349 Clear, wind ENE 8 mph, 40 F yes Q1 4:42 OSU Francis 1 yard run (Mamula kick) OSU 7–0 Q3 4:46 OSU Francis 3 yard run (Mamula kick) OSU 14–0 Q4 13:17 OSU Butts 1 yard run (Mamula kick) OSU 21–0 Q4 7:34 OSU Katterhenrich 6 yard run (Mamula kick) OSU 28–0 yes Coaching staff Woody Hayes – head coach – 12th year 1963 pro draftees 2 Ohio State Buckeyes Player Draft Round Pick Position NFL club Bob Vogel NFL 1 5 Tackle Baltimore Colts Bob Vogel AFL 3 23 Tackle Boston Patriots Daryl Sanders NFL 1 12 Tackle Detroit Lions Daryl Sanders AFL 4 32 Tackle Kansas City Chiefs Gary Moeller NFL 5 66 Guard San Francisco 49ers Dave Francis NFL 7 91 Fullback Washington Redskins Rod Foster AFL 8 62 Guard Boston Patriots Rod Foster NFL 10 134 Guard Washington Redskins Dave Katterhenrich NFL 13 177 Back Cleveland Browns Bob Middleton AFL 23 180 End Buffalo Bills References Ohio State Category:Ohio State Buckeyes football seasons Ohio State Buckeyes football