1991 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1991 Ohio State Buckeyes football Ohio State Buckeyes logo 1987-1991.png 150 Big Ten Conference Big Ten 8–4 5–3 John Cooper 4th Elliot Uzelac 1st 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 4th 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 Carlos Snow Carlos Snow Scottie Graham John Kacherski Ohio Stadium Hall of Fame Bowl L 17–24 vs. Syracuse The 1991 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 1991 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their fourth year under head coach John Cooper, the Buckeyes compiled an 8–4 record (5–3 in conference games), tied for third place in the Big Ten, and outscored opponents by a total of 260 to 163. Against ranked opponents, they lost to No. 20 Illinois, No. 11 Iowa, and No. 4 Michigan. They concluded the season with a loss to No. 16 Syracuse in the 1992 Hall of Fame Bowl. The Buckeyes were not ranked in the final AP poll.1991 Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 3, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ohio-state/1991-schedule.html The Buckeyes gained an average of 210.2 rushing yards and 115.3 passing yards per game. On defense, they held opponents to 104.2 rushing yards and 192.1 passing yards per game.1991 Ohio State Buckeyes Stats Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football August 3, 2025 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ohio-state/1991.html The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Kent Graham (1,018 passing yards, 51.6% completion percentage), running back Carlos Snow (772 rushing yards, 4.9 yards per carry), and wide receivers Bernard Edwards and Brian Stablein (25 receptions each for 364 and 363 yards, respectively). Linebacker Steve Tovar was selected by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) on the 1991 All-America team.All-America Teams St. Louis Post-Dispatch November 26, 1991 5C https://www.newspapers.com/clip/15717905/allamerica_teams/ Newspapers.com Tovar, Snow, tackle Alan Kline, and defensive linemen Jason Simmons and Alonzo Spellman received first-team honors on the 1991 All-Big Ten Conference football team.All-Big Ten: Dunbar, Howard top picks The Kokomo Tribune November 26, 1991 14 https://www.newspapers.com/image/19703299/ The team played its home games at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State's game against Northwestern was played at Cleveland Stadium in Cleveland.https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1991-08-20-9103020050-story.html For NU, 'Home' Football Games Are $weet Jauss Bill Chicago Tribune August 21, 1991 October 14, 2019https://www.insidenu.com/2013/9/24/5907703/the-strange-story-of-the-modell-bowl The Strange Story of "The Modell Bowl" Deneen Mike SB Nation September 24, 2013 October 14, 2019 Schedule 1991 AP Eastern September 7 3:30 p.m. w y 22 Arizona Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH ABC 38–14 92,743 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-mail-bucks-get-more-than-enoug/201581814/ The Times-Mail Bucks get more than enough to whip Arizona September 8, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com September 14 12:30 p.m. w y 19 Louisville Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH ESPN 23–15 91,734 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lima-news-butler-opens-the-door-for/201433810/ The Lima News Butler opens the door for Bucks September 15, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com September 21 1:30 p.m. w y 16 Washington State Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 33–19 92,687 https://www.newspapers.com/article/chicago-tribune-ohio-state-rambles-to-3r/201584457/ Chicago Tribune Ohio State rambles to 3rd in a row (Robert who?) September 22, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com October 5 12:30 p.m. w 14 Wisconsin Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 31–16 94,221 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-palm-beach-post-ohio-state-rolls-31/201708428/ The Palm Beach Post Ohio State rolls 31–16 October 6, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com October 12 3:30 p.m. l y 11 Illinois 20 Memorial Stadium Champaign, IL Illibuck ABC 7–10 70,125 https://www.newspapers.com/article/quad-city-times-field-goal-lifts-illini/201710260/ Quad-City Times Field goal lifts Illini October 13, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com October 19 1:05 p.m. w y 18 Northwestern Cleveland Stadium Cleveland, OH 34–3 73,830 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-dealer-buckeyes-rout-wildcats/201658152/ The Plain Dealer Buckeyes rout Wildcats, 34–3 October 20, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com October 26 3:30 p.m. w 14 Michigan State Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH ABC 27–17 94,341 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ironton-tribune-snow-helps-run-ohio/201709659/ The Ironton Tribune Snow helps run Ohio State past Michigan State 27–17 in Big Ten October 27, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com November 2 3:30 p.m. l 13 Iowa 11 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH ABC 9–16 95,357 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-recorder-iowa-defense-chills-o/201712528/ The Times Recorder Iowa defense chills OSU out of Big 10 race November 3, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com November 9 12:30 p.m. w y 19 Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome Minneapolis, MN ESPN 35–6 30,145 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-albert-lea-tribune-gophers-snowed-un/201657469/ The Albert Lea Tribune Gophers snowed under by Ohio State November 10, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com November 16 12:30 p.m. w 19 Indiana Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH ESPN 20–16 93,417 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-pharos-tribune-no-19-buckeyes-dump/201712100/ The Pharos-Tribune No. 19 Buckeyes dump Hoosiers November 17, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com November 23 12:00 p.m. l y 18 Michigan 4 Michigan Stadium Ann Arbor, MI rivalry ABC 3–31 106,156 https://www.newspapers.com/article/springfield-news-sun-no-contest-wolveri/201712662/ Springfield News-Sun No contest: Wolverines whip Buckeyes November 24, 1991 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com January 1, 1992 1:00 p.m. l y y 25 Syracuse 16 Tampa Stadium Tampa, FL Hall of Fame Bowl NBC 17–24 57,789 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ledger-sixty-yard-td-toss-propels-sy/201449264/ The Ledger Sixty-yard TD toss propels Syracuse by Ohio State, 24–17 January 2, 1992 July 15, 2026 Newspapers.com The Official Ohio State Football Encyclopedia Park Jack 2003 Sports Publishing LLC Champaign, IL 1-58261-695-7 Game summaries Iowa Iowa at Ohio State No. 11 Hawkeyes 0 13 3 0 No. 13 Buckeyes 0 9 0 0 November 2 Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio 3:30 PM EST 95,357 Brent Musburger and Dick Vermeil ABC yes 2 IOWA Rodgers 1-yard run (Skillett kick) IOWA 7–0 2 OSU Carlos Snow 2-yard run (kick) Tied 7–7 2 IOWA Alan Cross 61-yard pass from Rodgers (kick blocked) IOWA 13-7 2 OSU Simmons 85-yard blocked PAT return IOWA 13-9 3 0:27 IOWA Skillett 30-yard field goal IOWA 16–9 yes 1991 Iowa Hawkeyes football team Iowa Wins It 'for People Back Home' https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-11-03-sp-1493-story.html Los Angeles Times November 3, 1991 August 23, 2019Moran Malcolm November 3, 1991 Roses Are Red, Columbus Is Angry https://www.nytimes.com/1991/11/03/sports/college-football-roses-are-red-columbus-is-angry.html August 23, 2019 The New York Times Personnel Coaching staff John Cooper, head coach (4th year) Bobby April, defensive backs (1st year) Larry Coyer, defensive Babas (3rd year) Joe Hollis, offensive line (1st year) Ron Hudson, quarterbacks (4th year) Gene Huey, wide receivers (4th year) Bob Palcic, offensive line (6th year) Fred Pagac, linebackers (10th year) Elliot Uzelac, offensive coordinator (1st year) Bill Young, defensive coordinator (4th year) Roster 1991 Ohio State Buckeyes f 33 So Butler By'not'e RB y 1 Fr DeWayne Carter WR 83 Jr Allen DeGraffenreid WR y Allen DeGraffenreid (wide receiver) 11 Sr Kent Graham QB y 34 So Raymont Harris RB y 4 Jr Kirk Herbstreit QB y 67 So Alan Kline T y 5 Jr Dante Lee RB 66 Jr Paul Long C 17 So Chris Sanders Chris Sanders (wide receiver) WR y 85 So Cedric Saunders TE y 59 So Rod Smith C 88 Jr Brian Stablein WR y 26 So Robert Smith Robert Smith (running back) RB y 24 Jr Roger Harper Roger Harper (American_football) SS y 92 Sr John Kacherski LB y 13 So Chico Nelson FS 9 Fr Tito Paul CB y 22 Jr Foster Paulk CB 12 Jr Brad Pope LB 84 Fr Craig Powell Craig Powell (American football) LB y 99 Jr Alonzo Spellman DE y 58 Jr Steve Tovar LB y 37 So James Ehling LB 72 Fr Dan Wilkinson DT y 51 So Mark Williams Mark Williams (American football) LB y 23 So Tim Williams K https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1991_Roster.pdf *John Cooper Mike Dunlevy(Assistant) Gene Huey(Running backs) Joe Hollis(Offensive line) 1992 NFL draftees 2 Ohio State Buckeyes Player Round Pick Position NFL club Alonzo Spellman 1 22 Defensive end Chicago Bears Scottie Graham 7 188 Running Back Pittsburgh Steelers Kent Graham 8 211 Quarterback New York Giants https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1992.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20071221231857/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1992.htm 2007-12-21 1992 NFL Draft Listing - Pro-Football-Reference.com Pro-Football-Reference.com References Ohio State Category:Ohio State Buckeyes football seasons Ohio State Buckeyes football