2014 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

American college football season January 2019 January 2026 2014 Ohio State Buckeyes football Ohio State Buckeyes logo.svg 125 Big Ten Conference East Division Big Ten 1 1 14–1 8–0 Urban Meyer 3rd Tom Herman 3rd Ed Warinner 3rd Luke Fickell 9th Chris Ash 1st Power spread 4–3 5 Michael Bennett Curtis Grant Doran Grant Jeff Heuerman Braxton Miller Ohio Stadium Consensus national championSugar Bowl championBig Ten championBig Ten East Division champion Big Ten Championship W 59–0 vs. Wisconsin Sugar Bowl (CFP Semifinal)W 42–35 vs. AlabamaCFP National ChampionshipW 42–20 vs. Oregon The 2014 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football season. It was the Buckeyes' 125th overall, the 102nd as a member of the Big Ten Conference, and first season as a member of the newly reorganized Eastern Division. The team was led by Urban Meyer, in his third year as head coach, and played their home games at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. They finished the season with 14 wins and 1 loss (14–1 overall, 8–0 in the Big Ten), as Big Ten champions and as national champions after they defeated Oregon in the inaugural College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Winning 14 games in a season tied the school record set by the Buckeyes' previous national champion team, a record that would be matched by the program's next national champion team. After a 12–2 season the previous year, Ohio State signed a highly ranked recruiting class and entered the season ranked No. 5 in the AP poll and No. 6 in the coaches' preseason poll. In the second game of the season, Ohio State was upset by Virginia Tech, 35–21. Following the loss, Ohio State won five consecutive games, including four against Big Ten opponents. In the ninth game of the season, Ohio State defeated Michigan State in a rematch of the previous year's Big Ten Championship Game. After the 49–37 win over the Spartans, the Buckeyes moved into the top ten in all major polls. After a 42–28 win over rival Michigan, Ohio State completed their third consecutive undefeated Big Ten regular season, and earned their second consecutive berth in the Big Ten Championship Game, where they defeated Wisconsin 59–0. In the first season of the College Football Playoff, Ohio State was selected as the No. 4 team, where they defeated Alabama in the Sugar Bowl 42–35. The win advanced the Buckeyes to the 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship Game, where they defeated Oregon 42–20 to capture the 2014 national championship. They were voted consensus national champions as the Associated Press (AP) and the Coaches' Poll (AFCA) both named them the No. 1 team in their final polls. Reigning two-time Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year Braxton Miller was set to be Ohio State's starting quarterback for the year, but he sustained a season-ending shoulder injury in practice just a few weeks before the start of the season.Ward Austin Rovell Darren August 20, 2014 Braxton Miller out for season https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/11376253/braxton-miller-ohio-state-buckeyes-miss-season-due-shoulder-injury 2024-11-25 ESPN.com Associated Press Redshirt freshman J. T. Barrett started at quarterback for the majority of the season, until he, too, suffered a season-ending injury via a broken ankle during the regular season finale against Michigan.https://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/11/ohio-state-quarterback-jt-barrett-injury Ohio State quarterback J. T. Barrett carted off field after breaking ankle against Michigan November 29, 2014 USA Today Nick Schwartz Redshirt sophomore Cardale Jones, who was the third-string quarterback at the start of the summer, led the Buckeyes to wins in the Big Ten Championship Game, Sugar Bowl, and CFP National Championship in his first three career starts at quarterback. Defensive end Joey Bosa led the Big Ten in sacks, tackles for loss, and forced fumbles, and was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. Bosa was named a unanimous first-team All-American. Bosa, Barrett, offensive lineman Pat Elflein, and defensive back Doran Grant earned first-team all-conference honors. Before the season Returning starters Offense Player Class Position Evan Spencer Senior Wide Receiver Jeff Heuerman Senior Tight End Taylor Decker Junior TackleReference:2014 Spring Football http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/osu/graphics/pdf/m-footbl/1314_guide_spring.pdf Ohio State University Department of Athletics 2 March 24, 2014 March 24, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140324231630/http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/osu/graphics/pdf/m-footbl/1314_guide_spring.pdf dead Defense Player Class Position Noah Spence Junior Defensive line Michael Bennett Senior Defensive line Adolphus Washington Junior Defensive line Joey Bosa Sophomore Defensive line Joshua Perry Junior Linebacker Doran Grant Senior Cornerback Tyvis Powell Sophomore SafetyReference: Special teams Player Class Position Cameron Johnston Sophomore PunterReference: Coaching staff right|200px|thumb|Head coach Urban Meyer Urban Meyer was in his third year as the Buckeyes' head coach during the 2014 season. In his previous two seasons with Ohio State, he led the Buckeyes to an overall record of 24 wins and 2 losses (24–2), while also winning the Big Ten Leaders Division championship in those two seasons. On December 21, 2013, co-defensive coordinator Everett Withers accepted the head coaching position at James Madison.Ohio State Assistant Everett Withers Takes James Madison job Jerry Hinnen http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/24383326/ohio-state-assistant-everett-withers-takes-james-madison-job CBS Sports December 21, 2013 January 18, 2014 On January 23, 2014, Ohio State announced the hiring of Chris Ash to replace Withers as co-defensive coordinator, along with being named the safeties coach.Chris Ash Named Ohio State Co-Def. Coord./Safeties Coach http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/012314aab.html# Ohio State University Department of Athletics January 23, 2014 January 25, 2014 Defensive line coach Mike Vrabel also left the Ohio State staff following the 2013 season to accept a coaching position with the Houston Texans.Mike Vrabel to Coach Texans' LBs Brian Bennett https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/10271040/mike-vrabel-leaving-ohio-state-buckeyes-become-houston-texans-linebackers-coach ESPN January 9, 2014 January 18, 2014 On January 15, 2014, former Penn State coach Larry Johnson was brought onto the Ohio State staff as the defensive line and assistant head coach.Larry Johnson Named Ohio State Asst. HC/DL coach http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011514aab.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics January 15, 2014 January 18, 2014 Coaching staff Urban Meyer – Head Coach (3rd year) Offense Tom Herman – Offensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Stan Drayton – Assistant Head Coach / Running Backs (3rd year) Tim Hinton – Tight Ends / Fullbacks (3rd year) Zack Smith – Wide Receivers (3rd year) Ed Warinner – Co-Offensive Coordinator / Offensive Line (3rd year) Defense Luke Fickell – Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers (13th year) Chris Ash – Co-Defensive Coordinator / Safeties (1st year) Kerry Coombs– Cornerbacks / Special Teams (3rd year) Larry Johnson – Assistant Head Coach / Defensive Line (1st year) Strength and Conditioning Mickey Marotti – Strength Coach (3rd year) Scott Ray- Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach Anthony Schlegel -Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach Recruiting class American football positions Glossary of American football Recruiting (college athletics) Prior to National Signing Day on February 6, 2014, seven high school players of the 2014 recruiting class enrolled for the spring semester in order to participate in spring practice.Seven Early Commitments on Campus and Taking Classes http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011714aaa.html Ohio State Department of Athletics January 17, 2014 January 28, 2014 These early enrollments included: quarterback Stephen Collier, wide receivers Johnnie Dixon and Curtis Samuel, offensive linemen Marcelys Jones and Kyle Trout, linebacker Raekwon McMillan, and kicker Sean Nuernberger. Ohio State's recruiting class was highlighted by eleven players from the "ESPN 300", including five from the top 100: No. 13 Raekwon McMillan (inside linebacker); No. 34 Johnnie Dixon (wide receiver); No. 45 Marshon Lattimore (cornerback); No. 58 Damon Webb (cornerback); and No. 74 Jamarco Jones (offensive tackle).2014 ESPN 300 https://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/playerrankings/_/view/rn300/sort/rank/class/2014 ESPN March 11, 2014 The Buckeyes signed the No. 3 recruiting class according to Rivals.com and 247Sports.com, the No. 5 recruiting class according to Scout.com, and the No. 7 recruiting class according to ESPN.2014 Team Rankings https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/teamrank/2014/all/all Rivals.com March 11, 20142014 Football Recruiting Team Rankings – 247Sports https://247sports.com/Season/2014-Football/CompositeTeamRankings 247Sports.com March 11, 2014Team Rankings – 2014 http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=14&yr=2014 Scout.com March 11, 2014RecruitingNation Class Rankings – 2014 http://insider.espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/classrankings?action=upsell https://web.archive.org/web/20120831232023/http://insider.espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/classrankings?action=upsell dead August 31, 2012 ESPN February 5, 2014 March 11, 2014 yes yes 2014 Kyle Berger LB Cleveland, Ohio Saint Ignatius High School 6 2 222 – April 8, 2013 4 4 4 4 Dante Booker LB Akron, Ohio St. Vincent–St. Mary High School 6 3 210 4.7 May 23, 2013 4 4 4 4 Noah Brown WR Sparta, New Jersey Pope John XXIII High School 6 2 211 – September 9, 2013 4 4 4 4 Parris Campbell RB Akron, Ohio St. Vincent–St. Mary High School 6 0 181 4.4 February 10, 2013 4 4 4 4 Stephen Collier QB Leesburg, Georgia Lee County High School 6 3 206 – June 21, 2013 3 3 3 3 Johnnie Dixon WR West Palm Beach, Florida Dwyer High School 6 0 175 – December 17, 2013 4 4 4 4 Jalyn Holmes DE Norfolk, Virginia Lake Taylor High School 6 5 235 – June 20, 2013 4 4 4 4 Malik Hooker DB New Castle, Pennsylvania New Castle Senior High School 6 2 183 – July 29, 2013 4 3 3 4 Sam Hubbard LB Cincinnati, Ohio Moeller High School 6 6 223 – July 29, 2013 5 3 4 3 Jamarco Jones OL Chicago, Illinois De La Salle Institute 6 5 295 – June 27, 2013 4 4 4 4 Marcelys Jones OL Glenville, Ohio Glenville High School 6 4 354 – December 25, 2012 3 4 3 3 Demetrius Knox OL Fort Worth, Texas All Saints Episcopal School 6 4 287 5.3 July 28, 2013 4 4 4 4 Marshon Lattimore CB Glenville, Ohio Glenville High School 6 0 185 – January 4, 2014 4 4 4 4 Terry McLaurin WR Indianapolis, Indiana Cathedral High School 6 0 175 4.4 June 23, 2013 4 4 4 4 Raekwon McMillan LB Hinesville, Georgia Liberty County High School 6 3 235 4.7 December 16, 2013 4 5 5 5 Sean Nuernberger K Buckner, Kentucky Oldham County High School 6 2 230 – June 14, 2013 3 3 3 3 Curtis Samuel WR Brooklyn, New York Erasmus Hall High School 5 11 180 4.4 August 16, 2013 4 4 4 4 Darius Slade DE Montclair, New Jersey Montclair High School 6 5 237 – February 5, 2014 3 3 3 3 Erick Smith DB Cleveland, Ohio Glenville High School 6 0 181 – January 4, 2014 4 4 4 4 Brady Taylor OL Columbus, Ohio Bishop Ready High School 6 5 280 5.0 January 20, 2014 3 3 3 3 Dylan Thompson DE Lombard, Illinois Montini Catholic High School 6 4 271 – March 23, 2014 3 3 3 4 Kyle Trout OL Lancaster, Ohio Lancaster High School 6 6 280 – February 10, 2013 4 4 4 3 Damon Webb DB Detroit, Michigan Cass Technical High School 5 11 177 – January 13, 2013 4 4 4 4 yes 2014 Ohio State Signee List 2014 Scout.com Football Recruiting: Ohio State 2014 Player Signees – Ohio State ohiostate 73 194 5 3 3 7 March 11, 2014 no Spring practice Spring Game Gray Scarlet 3 7 0 7 7 0 0 0 April 12 Columbus, Ohio 1:30 p.m. 2:01 61,058 Mostly Sunny, 73 °F °C on, Wind: S 17 MPH Ron Snodgrass Tom Werme (play-by-play), Glen Mason (color) BTN Sources:Gray vs Scarlet (Apr 12, 2014) http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2013-2014/2014spgm.html#GAME.SUM Ohio State University Department of Athletics April 12, 2014 April 16, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140417070712/http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2013-2014/2014spgm.html#GAME.SUM April 17, 2014 dead mdy-allTouchdowns Runs by Dunn, Ball Lead Gray Past Scarlet, 17–7 http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/041214aaa.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics April 12, 2014 April 16, 2014 yes 1 7:34 Scarlet Rashad Frazier fumble recover (team kick) Scarlet 7–0 1 3:11 Gray Sean Nuernberger 43-yard field goal Scarlet 7–3 2 7:36 Gray Bri'onte Dunn 2-yard run (Kyle Clinton kick) Gray 10–7 4 4:30 Gray Warren Ball 3-yard run (Kyle Clinton kick) Scarlet 17–7 yes Ohio State's spring practice began on March 4 and consisted of fifteen separate practice sessions, which culminated with the spring game on April 12.Complete Breakdown of Ohio State's 83-Man Roster of Scholarship Players with Spring Football a Week Away Doug Lesmerises http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2014/02/complete_breakdown_of_ohio_sta.html The Plain Dealer Cleveland February 25, 2014 February 25, 2014 Following a shoulder surgery on February 21, quarterback Braxton Miller was limited in practice, while receiver Evan Spencer, still rehabilitating from an injury during the previous season, did not participate in any spring practice drills.Braxton Miller Likely to Sit All Spring, Evan Spencer, Chase Farris, Devan Bogard Also Out: Ohio State Spring Football Quick Hits Doug Lesmerises http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2014/03/braxton_miller_likely_to_sit_a.html The Plain Dealer Cleveland March 3, 2014 April 11, 2014 The spring game was broadcast on the Big Ten Network and returned to Ohio Stadium, after being played at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio in the previous season.Ohio State Spring Football Game to be Played April 12, 2014, with Buckeyes-Michigan Lacrosse Preceding It Doug Lesmerises http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2013/11/ohio_state_spring_football_gam_1.html The Plain Dealer Cleveland November 26, 2013 January 19, 2014 As done in previous seasons, the Buckeyes were divided up into two teams, with the Gray team defeating the Scarlet team 17–7 in the annual spring game.Ohio State Buckeyes Spring Football Game 2014, Gray Beats Scarlet 17–7: Quick Wrap Doug Lesmerises http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2014/04/ohio_state_buckeyes_spring_foo_6.html The Plain Dealer Cleveland April 12, 2014 August 19, 2014 The game opened with the Scarlet team receiving the ball and were forced to punt after six plays. On the opening offensive play for the Gray team, Rashad Frazier sacked freshman quarterback J. T. Barrett and forced a fumble, which was returned for a touchdown, giving the Scarlet team a 7–0 lead. The Gray team closed the gap later in the first quarter with a 43-yard field goal from Sean Nuernberger.Ohio State Football Wraps Up Spring Practice in 2014 Spring Game, Gray Defeats Scarlet, 17–7 James Grega Jr. http://thelantern.com/2014/04/ohio-state-football-wraps-spring-practice-2014-spring-game-gray-defeats-scarlet-17-7/ The Lantern Ohio State University April 12, 2014 August 19, 2014 A fifteen-play, 80-yard drive to start the second quarter by the Gray team resulted in a 2-yard touchdown run from Bri'onte Dunn and gave the Gray team the lead at 10–7. A 3-yard touchdown run from Warren Ball in the fourth quarter gave the Gray team the ten-point advantage while also being the last scoring play of the game. Starting quarterback Braxton Miller did not compete in the game. J. T. led the Gray team in passing, completing 17 of 33 passes for 151 yards, while Cardale Jones led the Scarlet team in passing after completing 14 of 31 pass attempts for 126 yards. Warren Ball was the overall rushing leader with 55 yards on eight attempts, including one touchdown. Chris Worley led both teams in defensive stats with six solo tackles. Fall camp Seven separate Ohio State players were on the preseason awards watch lists in eleven different award categories. These included Michael Bennett and Joey Bosa for the Bednarik Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Lombardi Award; Bennett for the Outland Trophy; Devin Smith for the Biletnikoff Award; Curtis Grant for the Butkus Award; Braxton Miller for the Davey O'Brien Award, Maxwell Award and Walter Camp Award; Jeff Heuerman for the Mackey Award; as well as Cameron Johnston for the Ray Guy Award.2014 National College Football Awards Association Watch Lists http://www.ncfaa.org/14watchlists.pdf NCAA August 2, 2014 Ohio State opened their fall camp on August 4.Ohio State Buckeyes Kick Off Preseason Camp Monday, Check into Grandview Hotel on Thursday: Complete Fall Camp Schedule Ari Wasserman http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2014/08/ohio_state_kicks_off_preseason.html The Columbus Dispatch August 2, 2014 August 2, 2014 On August 19, it was announced that quarterback Braxton Miller, who had surgery on his throwing shoulder in February 2014, would miss the entire season, after re-injuring his shoulder during camp.Braxton Miller Out for Season https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/11376253/braxton-miller-ohio-state-buckeyes-miss-season-due-shoulder-injury?ex_cid=espnapi_public ESPN August 19, 2014 August 19, 2014 Personnel 2014 Ohio State Buckeyes y 76 Sr Darryl Baldwin OT y 28 So Warren Ball RB y 16 Fr J. T. Barrett QB y y y J. T. Barrett 85 Fr Marcus Baugh TE y y 50 Jr Jacoby Boren C 80 Fr Noah Brown Noah Brown (American football) y WR 55 Jr Tommy Brown OL y 26 So Devonte Butler RB 21 Fr Parris Campbell WR y 82 Fr James Clark WR y 13 Fr Stephen Collier QB 68 Jr Taylor Decker OT y Taylor Decker 1 Fr Johnny Dixon WR y Johnnie Dixon (wide receiver) 66 So Kyle Dodson OL y 25 So Bri'onte Dunn RB y 65 So Pat Elflein OG y y 15 So Ezekiel Elliott RB y Ezekiel Elliott 33 So Frank Epitropoulos WR y 61 So Logan Gaskey OL 89 Sr Jeff Greene WR 87 Sr Peter Gwilym WR 51 Sr Joel Hale OL 86 Sr Jeff Heuerman TE y Jeff Heuerman 46 Sr Devin Hill TE 88 Fr Sam Hubbard TE y Sam Hubbard 12 So Cardale Jones QB y y Cardale Jones 74 Fr Jamarco Jones OL y 64 Fr Marcelys Jones OL 78 Fr Demetrius Knox OL 29 So Caleb Laps RB 56 Sr Chad Lindsay OL y 75 Fr Evan Lisle OL y 17 Fr Jalin Marshall H–B y y Jalin Marshall 20 So Devlin McDaniel WR 83 Fr Terry McLaurin WR y 5 Sr Braxton Miller QB y y Braxton Miller 18 Jr Kato Mitchell WR 8 Sr J. T. Moore TE y 15 So Luke Morgan QB 54 Fr Billy Price C OG y y Billy Price (American football) 19 So Joe Ramstetter WR 44 Jr Chris Rock TE y 4 Fr Curtis Samuel RB y Curtis Samuel 84 Jr Corey Smith WR y 9 Sr Devin Smith WR y Devin Smith (American football) 7 Sr Rod Smith RB y y Rod Smith (running back) 6 Sr Evan Spencer WR y Evan Spencer 79 Fr Brady Taylor OL 3 So Michael Thomas WR y y Michael Thomas (wide receiver, born 1993) 71 Fr Kyle Trout OL 73 Jr Antonio Underwood OL y 81 Jr Nick Vannett TE y Nick Vannett y 2 So Dontre Wilson H–B 13 Fr Eli Apple CB y y Eli Apple 11 So Vonn Bell S y Vonn Bell 63 Sr Michael Bennett DT y Michael Bennett (defensive tackle, born 1993) 44 Fr Kyle Berger LB 30 Jr Devan Bogard LB 33 Fr Dante Booker LB 97 So Joey Bosa DL y Joey Bosa 48 Jr Joe Burger LB 16 So Cam Burrows S 72 Jr Chris Carter DL y 28 So Michael Cibene S 19 Fr Gareon Conley y CB y 32 Sr Russell Doup S y 38 Jr Craig Fada LB 3 So Khaleed Franklin S 17 Sr Rashad Frazier DL y 14 Sr Curtis Grant LB y Curtis Grant 12 Sr Doran Grant CB y Doran Grant 77 Fr Michael Hill DL y 98 Sr John Holman DL 10 Fr Jalyn Holmes DL y 24 Fr Malik Hooker S y 36 So Trey Johnson LB 53 Sr Kosta Karageorge DL y Kosta Karageorge 2 Fr Marshon Lattimore y CB 43 So Darron Lee LB y Darron Lee 59 Fr Tyquan Lewis DL y y 5 Fr Raekwon McMillan LB y Raekwon McMillan 88 Sr Steve Miller DL y Steve Miller (defensive lineman) 52 Fr Donovan Munger DL y 25 Jr Kevin Niehoff S 91 So Aaron Parry DL 37 Jr Joshua Perry LB y Joshua Perry 23 So Tyvis Powell S y y Tyvis Powell 26 Jr Armani Reeves CB 18 Sr Nik Sarac CB 90 Jr Tommy Schutt DL 42 Fr Darius Slade DL 1 Fr Erick Smith S 46 Jr Nick Snyder LB 8 Jr Noah Spence DE y Noah Spence 20 Jr Ron Tanner S y 94 Fr Dylan Thompson DL 92 Jr Adolphus Washington DL y 7 Fr Damon Webb CB y 55 Jr Cam Williams LB 35 Fr Chris Worley LB y y 39 Sr Kyle Clinton PK y 41 Jr Bryce Haynes LS y 95 So Cameron Johnston P Cameron Johnston (American football) y 42 So Aaron Mawhirter LS 96 Fr Sean Nuernberger PK 14 Jr Jake Russell P 9 Sr Tim Scott PK http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/osu/graphics/pdf/m-footbl/2014/2014_guide.pdf 2016-Jan-26 Urban Meyer Chris Ash Jon Carpenter Kerry Coombs Stan Drayton Luke Fickell Cody Hawkins Tom Herman Tim Hinton Larry Johnson Adrian Mayes Mickey Marotti Vince Oghobaase Anthony Schlegel Zach Smith Quinn Tempel Ed Warinner Depth chart Starters and backups.2013 Ohio State Buckeyes Football Depth Chart Ohio State Athletic Department http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/osu/graphics/pdf/m-footbl/2013-two-deep.pdf December 3, 2013 December 19, 2013 December 4, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131204053023/http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/osu/graphics/pdf/m-footbl/2013-two-deep.pdf dead Spread 4-3 Yes No No 16 J. T. Barrett 12 Cardale Jones 15 Ezekiel Elliott 4 Curtis Samuel 9 Devin Smith 84 Corey Smith 3 Michael Thomas 6 Evan Spencer 17 Jalin Marshall 2 Dontre Wilson 5 Jeff Heuerman (TE) 81 Nick Vannett (TE) 5 Jeff Heuerman 81 Nick Vannett 68 Taylor Decker 74 Jamarco Jones 54 Billy Price 51 Joel Hale 50 Jacoby Boren 73 Antonio Underwood 65 Pat Elflein 57 Chase Farris 76 Darryl Baldwin 57 Chase Farris 37 Joshua Perry 55 Cam Williams 14 Curtis Grant 5 Raekwon McMillan 43 Darron Lee 38 Craig Fada 11 Vonn Bell 16 Cam Burrows 23 Tyvis Powell 20 Ron Tanner SS 13 Eli Apple 19 Gareon Conley 12 Doran Grant 26 Armani Reeves 97 Joey Bosa 59 Tyquan Lewis 88 Steve Miller 17 Rashad Frazier 63 Michael Bennett 90 Tommy Schutt 92 Adolphus Washington 72 Chris Carter 97 Sean Nuernberger 95 Cameron Johnston Dontre WilsonCurtis Samuel Jalin MarshallDontre Wilson 41 Bryce Haynes Cameron Johnston 110 100 No Schedule The Big Ten Conference released the schedule for the 2014 season on May 16, 2013.Big Ten Announces 2014 Conference Football Schedule http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/051613aab.html Big Ten Conference May 16, 2013 December 23, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131224110246/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/051613aab.html December 24, 2013 dead mdy-all With the addition of Maryland and Rutgers, the Big Ten abandoned its previous format to accommodate expansion. As a result, Ohio State faced all six Eastern Division opponents Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Penn State and Rutgers. Ohio State also faced two Western Division opponents: rival Illinois and Minnesota. Ohio State played four non-conference games: Navy, an FBS Independent, Kent State of the Mid-American Conference, Virginia Tech of the Atlantic Coast Conference, and Cincinnati of the American Athletic Conference. Ohio State had two bye weeks during the season, the first between their games against Kent State and Cincinnati and their second between their games against Maryland and Rutgers. Following their win over Indiana, Ohio State won the Big Ten East Division championship and qualified to play in the Big Ten Championship Game against Wisconsin, whom they defeated 59–0.Ohio State vs. Indiana – Game Notes http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112214aab.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics November 22, 2014 January 8, 2015 Ohio State was selected to participate in the inaugural College Football Playoff, as the fourth ranked team, and faced top ranked Alabama in the Sugar Bowl, whom they defeated 42–35.Alabama, Oregon, Florida State and Ohio State Selected for College Football Playoff https://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/08/sports/ncaafootball/college-football-playoff-committee-picks-alabama-oregon-florida-state-and-ohio-state.html New York Times December 7, 2014 January 8, 2015 Following their Sugar Bowl victory, the Buckeyes advanced to face second ranked Oregon in the CFP National Championship Game, whom they defeated 42–20. The ranking in parentheses below are the rankings from the College Football Playoff selection committee. All games during the 2014 season were broadcast on the Ohio State Football Radio Network. Paul Keels headed the crew with play-by-play, Jim Lachey with color commentary, Marty Bannister as sideline and locker room reporter, and Skip Mosic as the pre-game and halftime show host.Ohio State Buckeyes Radio Broadcast Team/Affiliates Ohio State University Athletic Department September 20, 2014 http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/radio-network.html https://web.archive.org/web/20130127064844/http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/radio-network.html January 27, 2013 dead 2014 AP Poll and CFP Rankings (after October 28) released prior to game Eastern August 30 12:00 p.m. w y y 5 Navy M&T Bank Stadium Baltimore, MD CBSSN 34–17 57,579 September 6 8:00 p.m. l y 8 Virginia Tech Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH ESPN 21–35 107,517 September 13 12:00 p.m. w y 22 Kent State Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH ABC/ESPN2 66–0 104,404 September 27 6:00 p.m. w y 22 Cincinnati Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH BTN 50–28 108,362 October 4 12:00 p.m. w y 20 Maryland Byrd Stadium College Park, MD ABC 52–24 51,802 October 18 3:30 p.m. w y 13 Rutgers Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH ABC/ESPN2 56–17 106,795 October 25 8:00 p.m. w y 13 Penn State Beaver Stadium University Park, PA rivalry ABC 31–24 2OT 107,895 November 1 8:00 p.m. w 16 Illinois Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH Illibuck Trophy ABC 55–14 106,961 November 8 8:00 p.m. w y 14 Michigan State 8 Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI College GameDay ABC 49–37 76,409 November 15 12:00 p.m. w y 8 Minnesota 25 TCF Bank Stadium Minneapolis, MN ABC 31–24 45,778 November 22 12:00 p.m. w 6 Indiana Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH BTN 42–27 101,426 November 29 12:00 p.m. w 6 Michigan Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH rivalry ABC 42–28 108,610 December 6 8:15 p.m. w y 5 Wisconsin 13 Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis, IN Big Ten Championship Game FOX 59–0 60,229 January 1, 2015 9:00 p.m. w y y 4 Alabama 1 Mercedes-Benz Superdome New Orleans, LA Sugar Bowl–CFP Semifinal, SEC Nation ESPN 42–35 74,682 January 12, 2015 8:30 p.m. w y y 4 Oregon 2 AT&T Stadium Arlington, TX CFP National Championship, College GameDay ESPN 42–20 85,689 2014 Ohio State Football Schedule https://www.espn.com/college-football/team/schedule/_/id/194/year/2014/ohio-state-buckeyes ESPN March 24, 2014 Game summaries Navy 2014 Navy Midshipmen football team #5 Ohio State Navy 3 3 14 14 0 7 7 3 Baltimore, Maryland 12:00 p.m. 3:19 57,579 74°, cloudy, winds SE 7 mph Mike Cannon Verne Lundquist (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (color), Allie LaForce (sideline) CBSSN Sources:Ohio State vs Navy (Aug 30, 2014) http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/navy01.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics August 30, 2014 September 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20151023220101/http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/navy01.html October 23, 2015 dead mdy-allNo. 5 Ohio State Pulls Away to Beat Navy 34–17 http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/083014aab.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics August 30, 2014 September 2, 2014 yes 1 4:26 Ohio State Sean Nuernberger 46-yard field goal Ohio State 3–0 2 14:04 Navy DeBrandon Sanders 1-yard run (Nick Sloan kick) Navy 7–3 2 2:04 Ohio State Sean Nuernberger 28-yard field goal Navy 7–6 3 13:08 Ohio State Darron Lee 61-yard fumble return (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 13–7 3 11:15 Navy Keenan Reynolds 1-yard run (Nick Sloan kick) Navy 14–13 3 4:10 Ohio State Devin Smith 80-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 20–14 4 13:54 Navy Nick Sloan 32-yard field goal Ohio State 20–17 4 8:54 Ohio State Ezekiel Elliott 10-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 27–17 4 2:09 Ohio State Michael Thomas 9-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 34–17 yes On March 2, 2010, officials from both Ohio State and the United States Naval Academy agreed to a matchup between the Buckeyes and Midshipmen at M&T Bank Stadium.Navy and Ohio State Will Rematch in 2014 Graham Watson https://www.espn.com/blog/ncfnation/post/_/id/20085/navy-and-ohio-state-will-rematch-in-2014 Associated Press ESPN March 2, 2010 December 30, 2013 In the game, Ohio State defeated the Midshipmen 34–17.J. T. Barrett helps Buckeyes extend regular-season streak to 25 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/400547982 ESPN August 30, 2014 September 6, 2014 Redshirt freshman J. T. Barrett started at quarterback for the Buckeyes following a season-ending injury to Braxton Miller during fall camp. Ohio State started the game on offense, with Barrett completing his first pass attempt on the first play of the game; however, the Midshipmen defense would force a punt. Ohio State scored the first points of the day on their second offensive drive with a 46-yard field goal from Sean Nuernberger to give the Buckeyes the 3–0 lead. Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds drove the Midshipmen 75 yards in eleven plays on their ensuing offensive possession, with the drive resulting in a touchdown run for DeBrandon Sanders, giving Navy a 7–3 lead at the start of the second quarter. Midway through the second quarter, Barrett threw an interception, ending the Buckeyes' 67-yard drive and pinning Navy deep in their own territory.Rabinowtiz Bill Ohio State 34, Navy 17: Righting the ship http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2014/08/30/0830-ohio-state-navy/0830-ohio-state-game-story.html Columbus Dispatch August 31, 2014 September 6, 2014 The Buckeyes' next offensive drive would end in a second field goal from Nuernberger. After a missed field goal from the Midshipmen at the end of the second quarter, Navy went into halftime with a 7–6 lead. Navy received the ball to open the third quarter; however, on the fifth play of the drive, the Midshipmen fumbled the ball, which was returned for a touchdown by Darron Lee and gave Ohio State the lead at 13–7. After a 59-yard kickoff return, Navy ended a 4-play, 84-yard drive with a touchdown from Reynolds, giving Navy the lead again at 14–13. Ohio State responded late in the third quarter with an 80-yard touchdown pass from Barrett to Devin Smith. A field goal early in the fourth quarter was the last scoring play for the Midshipmen. A 10-yard touchdown run from Ezekiel Elliott on Ohio State's ensuing offensive drive and a touchdown pass from Barrett to Michael Thomas put the Buckeyes well ahead, with the final score being 34–17 in favor of Ohio State. Barrett, who made his first collegiate start, completed 12 of 15 pass attempts for two touchdowns, while also leading the team in rushing with 90 yards. For his achievements, Barrett was recognized as the co-Big Ten Freshman of the Week.Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State and Rutgers players earn weekly honors http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090114aaa.html Big Ten Conference September 1, 2014 September 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140905003141/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090114aaa.html September 5, 2014 dead With the victory, Ohio State improved their overall record against Navy to 5–0.Howell James Ohio State vs Navy (MD) http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin/records/opp-opp.pl?start=1869&end=2017&team1=OhioState&team2=Navy Stassen June 24, 2018 June 25, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180625103742/http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin/records/opp-opp.pl?start=1869&end=2017&team1=OhioState&team2=Navy dead Virginia Tech 2014 Virginia Tech Hokies football team Virginia Tech #8 Ohio State 14 7 0 14 7 0 7 7 Columbus, Ohio 8:00 p.m. 3:47 107,517 68°, partly cloudy, winds NW 8 mph Jerry McGinn Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color), Holly Rowe (sideline) ESPN Sources:Virginia Tech vs Ohio State (Sep 06, 2014) http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/2vtech.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics September 6, 2014 September 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140911002324/http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/2vtech.html September 11, 2014 dead mdy-allOhio State Falls to Virginia Tech in Home Opener, 35–21 http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090714aab.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics September 7, 2014 September 9, 2014 yes 1 7:05 Virginia Tech Shai McKenzie 2-yard run (Joey Slye kick) Virginia Tech 7–0 1 3:51 Ohio State J. T. Barrett 2-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) 7–7 1 0:19 Virginia Tech Marshawn Williams 14-yard run (Joey Slye kick) Virginia Tech 14–7 2 0:52 Virginia Tech Sam Rogers 10-yard pass from Michael Brewer (Joey Slye kick) Virginia Tech 21–7 3 3:01 Ohio State Michael Thomas 53-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Virginia Tech 21–14 4 11:40 Ohio State Ezekiel Elliott 15-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) 21–21 4 8:44 Virginia Tech Bucky Hodges 10-yard pass from Michael Brewer (Joey Slye kick) Virginia Tech 28–21 4 0:46 Virginia Tech Donovan Riley 63-yard interception return (Joey Slye kick) Virginia Tech 35–21 yes In the first home game of the 2014 season, Ohio State was defeated by the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first meeting between the two schools.Michael Brewer tosses 2 TDs as Va. Tech knocks off Ohio State https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/400547826 Associated Press ESPN September 6, 2014 September 27, 2014 Virginia Tech received the ball to open the game, with the Buckeye defense forcing a turnover on an interception thrown by quarterback Michael Brewer to cornerback Eli Apple.Rabinowitz Bill Virginia Tech 35, Ohio State 21: Not ready for prime time http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2014/09/06/0906-ohio-state-vatech/0906-ohio-state-game-story.html Columbus Dispatch September 7, 2014 September 27, 2014 After the Hokie defense forced a three and out, they received the ball in Ohio State territory after a 24-yard punt. Virginia Tech took advantage of the field position, driving 43 yards and scoring on a Shai McKenzie touchdown run, giving them a 7–0 lead. J. T. Barrett and the Buckeye offense responded on their next drive, driving 83 yards in seven plays and scoring on a 2-yard run from Barrett. The Hokies' again started near midfield after a big kickoff return and took the lead back, this time on a 14-yard run from Marshawn Williams, giving Virginia Tech a 14–7 lead. After receiving the ball again late in the half, the Hokies extended their lead, scoring on a touchdown pass from Brewer to Sam Rogers, giving Virginia Tech a 21–7 lead at halftime. The Buckeyes' offense continued to struggle, being forced to punt on their first possession of the second half. Both defenses continued to dominate the game, with Ohio State forcing the Hokies to punt on their next two possessions and Virginia Tech intercepting a pass from Barrett. Ohio State reduced Virginia Tech's lead late in the third quarter on a touchdown pass from Barrett to Michael Thomas. The Buckeye defense forced Brewer into his second interception of the game on their next offensive possession, though Ohio State would be forced to punt. Ohio State again forced a turnover on the Hokies' next possession, this time on a fumble recovery by Rashad Frazier. Two plays later, Ohio State tied the game on a 15-yard run from Ezekiel Elliott. Virginia Tech put together a 6-play, 65-yard drive on their next possession and again scored on a Brewer touchdown pass, giving them a 28–21 lead. After Barrett was sacked twice on their next possession, the Buckeyes were forced to punt and though the Buckeye defense forced a Hokie stop, an interception by Barrett again gave momentum to the Hokies. Another Barrett interception returned for a touchdown with less than a minute remaining in the game, sealed 35–21 the upset victory for Virginia Tech, which also ended Ohio State's 25-game regular season win streak.Ohio State-Virginia Tech Post Game Notes http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/090714aac.html Ohio State Department of Athletics September 7, 2014 September 27, 2014 This is the only game Ohio State scored under 31 points in the 2014 season. Kent State 2014 Kent State Golden Flashes football team Kent State #22 Ohio State 0 0 0 0 21 24 14 7 Columbus, Ohio 12:00 p.m. 3:24 104,404 59°, partly cloudy, winds N 12 mph John O'Neill Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Matt Millen (color), Quint Kessenich (sideline) ABC/ESPN2 Sources:Kent State vs Ohio State (Sep 13, 2014) http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/3kentst.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics September 13, 2014 September 22, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140924041119/http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/3kentst.html September 24, 2014 dead mdy-allBarrett's 6 TD passes lead No. 22 Buckeyes, 66–0 http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/091314aac.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics September 13, 2014 September 22, 2014 yes 1 13:16 Ohio State Michael Thomas 14-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 7–0 1 9:30 Ohio State Rod Smith 8-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 14–0 1 1:49 Ohio State Rod Smith 1-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 21–0 2 14:16 Ohio State Sean Nuernberger 41-yard field goal Ohio State 24–0 2 12:43 Ohio State Michael Thomas 63-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 31–0 2 4:34 Ohio State Marcus Baugh 2-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 38–0 2 1:38 Ohio State Devin Smith 50-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 45–0 3 9:20 Ohio State Jalin Marshall 3-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 52–0 3 5:08 Ohio State Curtis Samuel 3-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 59–0 4 12:38 Ohio State Curtis Samuel 1-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 66–0 yes In their third game of the 2014 season, Ohio State defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes of the Mid-American Conference 66–0 in Columbus.No. 3 Ohio St. Remains Unbeaten with Rout of Kent St. http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?id=272860194 https://web.archive.org/web/20130926145944/http://espn.go.com/ncf/recap?id=272860194 dead September 26, 2013 Associated Press ESPN September 13, 2014 September 27, 2014 Ohio State opened the game on offense, scoring in five plays on a 14-yard touchdown pass from J. T. Barrett to Michael Thomas. A three and out by the Buckeye defense gave the ball back to the Ohio State offense, who then drove 65 yards and took a 14–0 lead on pass from Barrett to Rod Smith.Rabinowitz Bill Ohio State 66, Kent State 0: Salve for the wounds http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2014/09/13/0913-ohio-state-kent-state/0913-ohio-state-game-story.html Columbus Dispatch September 14, 2014 September 27, 2014 After both defenses' forced interceptions on the next two possessions, the Buckeyes extended their lead late in the first quarter on a Rod Smith touchdown run. After driving deep into the Golden Flash territory, the Buckeye offense stalled and was forced to settle for a field goal early in the second quarter, giving Ohio State a 24–0 lead. The Ohio State offense scored on each of their possessions in the second quarter, which included a 63-yard touchdown pass from Barrett to Michael Thomas, as well as touchdown passes to Marcus Baugh and Devin Smith, which gave the Buckeyes a 45–0 lead at halftime. After a Buckeye defensive stop on Kent State's first possession of the second half, Barrett and the Ohio State offense put together a 6-play, 28-yard drive that ended in a touchdown pass from Barrett to Jalin Marshall, expanding the Buckeyes lead to 52–0. On Ohio State's next offensive possession, Barrett was replaced with backup quarterback Cardale Jones, who drove Ohio State 32 yards, with Curtis Samuel scoring on a 3-yard run. A second Curtis Samuel touchdown run early in the fourth quarter was the last scoring play of the game. J. T. Barrett was recognized as the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week, as well as the Freshman Player of the Week for his record-tying six touchdown passes.Nebraska, Ohio State, and Penn State earn weekly football laurels. http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091514aaa.html Big Ten Conference September 15, 2014 September 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20161125233739/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091514aaa.html November 25, 2016 dead With the victory, they improved their all-time record against Kent State to 3–0.Ohio State vs Kent St. (OH) David DeLassus http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/bigten/ohio_state/opponents_records.php?teamid=1626 College Football Data Warehouse December 30, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131015011514/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/bigten/ohio_state/opponents_records.php?teamid=1626 October 15, 2013 dead Cincinnati 2014 Cincinnati Bearcats football team Cincinnati #22 Ohio State 7 14 7 0 23 7 13 7 Columbus, Ohio 6:00 p.m. 3:26 108,362 81°, mostly sunny, winds 1 mph Daniel Capron Thom Brennaman (play-by-play), Glen Mason (color), Lisa Byington (sideline) BTN Sources:Cincinnati vs Ohio State (Sep 27, 2014) http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/3cincinn.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics September 27, 2014 September 28, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20151023212938/http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/3cincinn.html October 23, 2015 dead mdy-allBarrett, Elliott lead Buckeyes by Bearcats, 50–28 http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/092714aaa.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics September 27, 2014 September 28, 2014 yes 1 13:36 Cincinnati Chris Moore 60-yard pass from Gunner Kiel (Andrew Gantz kick) Cincinnati 7–0 1 11:24 Ohio State Rod Smith 3-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) 7–7 1 4:32 Ohio State Ezekiel Elliott 3-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 14–7 1 4:24 Ohio State Team safety Ohio State 16–7 1 1:08 Ohio State Devin Smith 19-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 23–7 2 12:34 Ohio State Evan Spencer 19-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 30–7 2 5:23 Cincinnati Johnny Holton 19-yard pass from Gunner Kiel (Andrew Gantz kick) Ohio State 30–14 2 0:26 Cincinnati Chris Moore 83-yard pass from Gunner Kiel (Andrew Gantz kick) Ohio State 30–21 3 10:03 Ohio State Sean Nuernberger 23-yard field goal Ohio State 33–21 3 9:20 Cincinnati Chris Moore 78-yard pass from Gunner Kiel (Andrew Gantz kick) Ohio State 33–28 3 5:59 Ohio State Sean Nuernberger 42-yard field goal Ohio State 36–28 3 1:18 Ohio State Dontre Wilson 24-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 43–28 4 10:28 Ohio State Devin Smith 34-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 50–28 yes In their final non-conference game of the 2014 season, Ohio State defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats of the American Athletic Conference 50–28 in Columbus.Barrett, Elliott lead Buckeyes by Bearcats, 50–28 https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/400547674 Associated Press ESPN September 27, 2014 October 2, 2014 Cincinnati jumped out to an early lead, after a 60-yard touchdown pass from Gunner Kiel to Chris Moore, on their first possession of the game. The Buckeyes responded with an 8-play drive that ended in a 3-yard touchdown run from Rod Smith. On their second offensive possession, Ohio State drove 91 yards and took their first lead of the game on a 3-yard run from Ezekiel Elliott.Grega, Jr. James Win over Cincinnati a game for the record books http://thelantern.com/2014/09/win-over-cincinnati-a-game-for-the-record-books/ The Lantern September 28, 2014 October 2, 2014 On the first play of Cincinnati's ensuing possession, the Buckeye defense forced a fumble in the endzone, which was recovered by the Bearcats for a safety, extending Ohio State's lead to 16–7.Rabinowitz Bill Ohio State 50, Cincinnati 28: Lights out http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2014/09/27/0927-osu-cincinnati/0927-ohio-state-game-story.html Columbus Dispatch September 28, 2014 October 2, 2014 Ohio State continued to execute on offense after the safety, scoring their third touchdown on a 19-yard pass from J. T. Barrett to Devin Smith. The Buckeyes extended their lead to 30–7 on their first possession the second quarter, after a touchdown pass from Barrett to Evan Spencer. An Ohio State fumble on their next possession set up the Bearcats to score their second touchdown of the game on a Kiel pass to Johnny Holton. An 83-yard touchdown pass from Kiel to Chris Moore late in the first half closed the gap, with the Buckeyes holding onto a 30–21 lead at halftime. After Ohio State settled for a field goal on their first possession of the second half, Cincinnati again closed the gap with their first possession, scoring on another long touchdown pass from Kiel to Moore, cutting Ohio State's lead to 33–28. Ohio State began to pull away late in the third quarter with another field goal and a 24-yard touchdown pass from Barrett to Dontre Wilson, expanding the Buckeyes lead to 43–28. A 34-yard touchdown pass from Barrett to Devin Smith early in the fourth quarter gave Ohio State a 50–28 lead and would be the last scoring play of the game. Quarterback J. T. Barrett completed 26 of 36 pass attempts for 330 yards with four touchdown passes, along with 79 rushing yards and was recognized as co-Big Ten Freshmen of the Week.Five conference schools earn weekly football accolades http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092914aaa.html Big Ten Conference September 29, 2014 October 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006103002/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092914aaa.html October 6, 2014 dead With the victory, Ohio State improved their overall record against Cincinnati to 7–0.Ohio State vs Cincinnati (OH) James Howell http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin/records/opp-opp.pl?start=1869&end=2014&team1=OhioState&team2=Cincinnati Stassen June 24, 2018 June 25, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180625103643/http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin/records/opp-opp.pl?start=1869&end=2014&team1=OhioState&team2=Cincinnati dead Maryland 2014 Maryland Terrapins football team #20 Ohio State Maryland 14 17 7 14 3 7 7 7 College Park, Maryland 12:00 p.m. 3:23 51,802 66°, partly sunny, winds WNW 8 mph Michael Cannon Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Chris Spielman (color), Todd McShay (sideline) ABC Sources:Ohio State vs Maryland (Oct 04, 2014) http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/5maryland.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics October 4, 2014 October 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141013025904/http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/5maryland.html October 13, 2014 dead mdy-allNo. 18/20 Ohio State Tops Newcomer Maryland 52–24 http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100414aaa.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics October 4, 2014 October 6, 2014 yes 1 11:59 Ohio State Rod Smith 1-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 7–0 1 6:33 Ohio State Jalin Marshall 9-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 14–0 1 5:00 Maryland Brad Craddock 57-yard field goal Ohio State 14–3 2 12:09 Ohio State Michael Thomas 25-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 21–3 2 8:59 Ohio State Sean Nuernberger 28-yard field goal Ohio State 24–3 2 2:34 Maryland Wes Brown 2-yard run (Brad Craddock kick) Ohio State 24–10 2 0:57 Ohio State Nick Vannett 1-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 31–10 3 6:30 Ohio State Devin Smith 30-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 38–10 3 4:06 Maryland Brandon Ross 2-yard run (Brad Craddock kick) Ohio State 38–17 4 14:54 Ohio State J. T. Barrett 9-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 45–17 4 13:32 Maryland Stefon Diggs 4-yard pass from Caleb Rowe (Brad Craddock kick) Ohio State 45–24 4 8:58 Ohio State Raekwon McMillan 19-yard interception return (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 52–24 yes In their very first matchup ever,https://www.winsipedia.com/games/maryland/vs/ohio-state Maryland vs. Ohio State Full Games List Winsipedia 21 October 2025 Ohio State traveled to College Park to play Maryland in the first conference game of the season, in which Ohio State defeated the Terrapins 52–24.J. T. Barrett, No. 20 Ohio State spoil Maryland's Big Ten home debut https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400547937 Associated Press ESPN October 4, 2014 October 20, 2014 Ohio State received the opening kickoff and scored eight plays later on a Rod Smith touchdown run.Rabinowitz Bill Ohio State 52, Maryland 24: Party crashers http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2014/10/04/1004-maryland/1004-ohio-state-game-story.html Columbus Dispatch October 5, 2014 October 20, 2014 Ohio State scored again on their second possession, this time on a 9-yard touchdown pass from J. T. Barrett to Jalin Marshall, giving them an early 14–0 lead. Maryland scored their first points of the game on their second possession, scoring on a 57-yard field goal from Brad Craddock. Early in the second quarter, Ohio State again added to their lead after driving 56 yards and scoring on a 25-yard pass from Barrett to Michael Thomas. A Sean Nuernberger field goal on the Buckeyes' next possession gave Ohio State a 24–3 lead.Landis Bill Ohio State Buckeyes open Big Ten play with 52–24 win over Maryland: Instant Recap http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2014/10/ohio_state_buckeyes_maryland_i.html Cleveland Plain Dealer October 4, 2014 October 20, 2014 Maryland scored their first touchdown following a 13 play, 75-yard drive that ended with a Wes Brown run. Late in the first half, the Ohio State defense forced a turnover on a pass intercepted by C.J. Brown, setting up the Buckeye offense at the Terrapin 1-yard line. Ohio State took advantage of the turnover, and scored on a pass from Barrett to Nick Vannett, giving the Buckeyes a 31–10 lead at halftime. Both teams failed to score on their first possessions of the second half. On the Buckeyes' second drive of the third quarter, Barrett completed a 30-yard touchdown pass to Devin Smith, giving Ohio State a 38–10 advantage. The Terrapins responded on their ensuing possession, driving 75 yards and scoring on a Brandon Ross touchdown run. On the first play of the fourth quarter, Ohio State again added to their lead, scoring on a 9-yard touchdown run from Barrett, and giving them a 45–17 lead. Maryland quarterback Caleb Rowe again led the Terrapins down the field and scored on a Stefon Diggs 4-yard touchdown reception on their first possession of the fourth quarter. Rowe was intercepted on Maryland's ensuing possession by Raekwon McMillan, who returned it 19 yards for a touchdown. With the win, Ohio State extended their Big Ten regular season win streak to 17 games, dating back to the 2012 season.Postgame Notes From Ohio State at Maryland http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/100414aab.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics October 4, 2014 October 20, 2014 Rutgers 2014 Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team Rutgers #13 Ohio State 7 0 3 7 14 21 21 0 Columbus, Ohio 3:30 p.m. 3:20 106,795 53°, cloudy with heavy rain late, winds NW 16 mph Daniel Capron Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Chris Spielman (color), Todd McShay (sideline) ABC/ESPN2 Sources:Rutgers vs Ohio State (Oct 18, 2014) http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/1018rutg.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics October 18, 2014 October 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141028223412/http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/1018rutg.html October 28, 2014 dead mdy-allBarrett racks up five TDs as No. 13 Ohio State rolls http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/101814aaa.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics October 18, 2014 October 21, 2014 yes 1 11:34 Ohio State Nick Vannett 12-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 7–0 1 5:24 Ohio State Ezekiel Elliott 1-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 14–0 1 0:27 Rutgers Desmon Peoples 1-yard run (Kyle Federico kick) Ohio State 14–7 2 13:03 Ohio State Nick Vannett 26-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 21–7 2 9:50 Ohio State Eli Apple 4-yard fumble recovery (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 28–7 2 4:32 Ohio State Rod Smith 3-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 35–7 3 13:17 Ohio State J. T. Barrett 33-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 42–7 3 8:24 Ohio State J. T. Barrett 5-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 49–7 3 6:36 Rutgers Kyle Federico 42-yard field goal Ohio State 49–10 3 4:14 Ohio State Evan Spencer 11-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 56–10 4 14:54 Rutgers Desmon Peoples 12-yard run (Kyle Federico kick) Ohio State 56–17 yes In their first conference home game of the 2014 season and in the first ever meeting between Ohio State and Rutgers,https://www.winsipedia.com/games/rutgers/vs/ohio-state Ohio State vs. Rutgers Full Games List Winsipedia 21 October 2025 the Buckeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 56–17 in Columbus.T.J. Barrett racks up five TDs as No. 13 Ohio State rolls Rutgers https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400547984 Associated Press ESPN October 18, 2014 October 21, 2014 Rutgers received the opening kickoff and was forced into a three and out by the Ohio State defense. The Buckeyes drove 52 yards on their first possession of the game and scored on a touchdown pass from quarterback J. T. Barrett to Nick Vannett. Ohio State scored again on their next possession, with a touchdown run from Ezekiel Elliott, his fourth of the season.Rabinowitz Bill Ohio State 56, Rutgers 17: Buckeyes' train keeps rolling http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2014/10/18/1018-osu-rutgers/1018-ohio-state-game-story.html Columbus Dispatch October 19, 2014 October 21, 2014 Rutgers responded on their next drive, going 66 yards in ten plays and scoring on a touchdown run from Desmon Peoples, and cutting the Buckeyes' lead to 14–7. Ohio State expanded their lead early in the second quarter, scoring on another Barrett touchdown pass to Vannett. The Buckeye defense scored in their third consecutive game, this time on a fumble recovery by Eli Apple, which was returned four yards for a touchdown. Rod Smith scored on a three-yard touchdown run later in the second quarter, which gave Ohio State a 35–7 lead. The Buckeye defense forced another turnover after the Scarlet Knights drove 83 yards to the Buckeye six-yard line, securing Ohio State's four-possession lead going into halftime.Lesmerises Doug Ohio State football paints a College Football Playoff picture with fourth straight blowout http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2014/10/ohio_state_football_paints_a_c.html Cleveland Plain Dealer October 18, 2014 October 21, 2014 Ohio State, who received the second half kickoff, scored on a 4-play, 79-yard drive, which ended with a 33-yard run from Barrett. Barrett again rushed for a touchdown on Ohio State's next possession, giving Ohio State a 49–7 lead. Rutgers scored for the second time on their next possession, this time on a 42-yard field goal from Kyle Federico. Ohio State continued to dominate on offense, and responded to the field goal by scoring another touchdown on an 11-yard pass from Barrett to Evan Spencer. Rutgers put together an 8-play, 80-yard drive that ended in a 12-yard touchdown run for Desmon Peoples early in the fourth quarter. Backup quarterback Cardale Jones eventually entered the game for Barrett as the Buckeyes began to run down the clock. Neither team scored again in the fourth quarter making the final score 56–17 in favor of the Buckeyes. Following the game, Barrett was recognized as the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week as well as the Big Ten Freshman of the Week.Minnesota and Ohio State claim weekly football laurels http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102014aab.html Big Ten Conference October 20, 2014 October 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141020170201/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102014aab.html October 20, 2014 dead mdy-all Penn State 2014 Penn State Nittany Lions football team Ohio State–Penn State football rivalry #13 Ohio State Penn State 7 10 0 0 14 0 0 7 10 7 University Park, Pennsylvania 8:00 p.m. 3:52 107,895 54°, pleasant, breezy, winds W 12 mph John O'Neill Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color), Holly Rowe (sideline) ABC Sources:Ohio State vs Penn State (Oct 25, 2014) http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/psuohst.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics October 25, 2014 October 28, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141105010410/http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/psuohst.html November 5, 2014 dead mdy-allNo. 12 Ohio State Tops Penn State, 31–24, in 2OT http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/102614aab.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics October 25, 2014 October 28, 2014 yes 1 10:15 Ohio State Ezekiel Elliott 10-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 7–0 2 11:07 Ohio State Sean Nuernberger 49-yard field goal Ohio State 10–0 2 3:58 Ohio State Jeff Heuerman 1-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 17–0 3 13:57 Penn State Anthony Zettel 40-yard interception return (Sam Ficken kick) Ohio State 17–7 4 11:08 Penn State Saeed Blacknall 24-yard pass from Christian Hackenberg (Sam Ficken kick) Ohio State 17–14 4 0:09 Penn State Sam Ficken 31-yard field goal 17–17 OT Penn State Bill Belton 1-yard run (Sam Ficken kick) Penn State 24–17 OT Ohio State J. T. Barrett 5-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) 24–24 2OT Ohio State J. T. Barrett 4-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 31–24 yes In their annual rivalry game, Ohio State defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions 31–24 in double overtime.Ohio State blows 17-point lead, rebounds to beat Penn State in 2OT https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400547985 Associated Press ESPN October 25, 2014 November 8, 2014 The Nittany Lions received the opening kickoff and were stopped by the Buckeye defense, who forced an interception by Christian Hackenberg, which was recovered by Vonn Bell. Ohio State capitalized on the turnover, scoring in seven plays on a 10-yard touchdown run from Ezekiel Elliott. Following the touchdown, both defenses stepped up, with neither team scoring for the remainder of the first quarter. Ohio State had their second scoring drive early in the second quarter, driving 59 yards and extending their lead to 10–0 after a 49-yard field goal from Sean Nuernberger. Ohio State scored again midway through the second quarter on a touchdown pass from J. T. Barrett to Jeff Heuerman, giving the Buckeyes a 17–0 lead going into halftime.Rabinowitz Bill J. T. rules OT as Buckeyes survive Nittany Lions http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2014/10/25/1025-penn-state/1025-ohio-state-game-story.html Columbus Dispatch October 26, 2014 November 8, 2014 Ohio State received the opening kickoff of the second half. The Nittany Lion defense forced a Barrett interception on the third play of the drive, with Anthony Zettel returning it 40 yards for Penn State's first scoring play of the game.Livingston Bill Ohio State survives Penn State's crowd and defense: Bill Livingston http://www.cleveland.com/livingston/index.ssf/2014/10/ohio_state-penn_state_1.html Cleveland Plain Dealer October 26, 2014 November 8, 2014 Midway through the third quarter the Buckeyes drove into Penn State territory, but were unable to capitalize on the field position, with Nuernberger missing a 41-yard field goal. The Ohio State defense forced their second Hackenberg interception on the Nittany Lions' ensuing possession, but were unable to put together to take advantage, eventually punting after a three and out. Penn State chipped the Buckeyes' lead to 17–14 early in the fourth quarter on a touchdown pass from Hackenberg to Saeed Blacknall. Following defense stops by the Nittany Lions' defense, Penn State drove 77 yards in 19 plays, and setting up a 31-yard field goal for Sam Ficken, tying the game at 17–17 and sending it to overtime. Penn State received the ball first in overtime and scored on a touchdown run from Bill Belton. The Buckeyes responded on their possession, scoring in three plays on a run from Barrett, sending the game to a second overtime. Following an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Penn State, Ohio State again drove the ball into the end zone on three plays, taking a 31–24 lead. Penn State was unable to score on their ensuing possession, with Hackenberg being sacked on the final play of the game by Joey Bosa, sealing the victory for the Buckeyes. Bosa was recognized for his achievements, which included six tackles and 2.5 sacks, by being named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week.Players from Illinois, Nebraska, Ohio State and Penn State claim weekly laurels http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102714aab.html Big Ten Conference October 27, 2014 November 8, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141029174629/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102714aab.html October 29, 2014 dead With the win, Ohio State improved their overall record against Penn State to 17–12 .Ohio State vs Penn St. James Howell http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin/records/opp-opp.pl?start=1869&end=2014&team1=OhioState&team2=PennState Stassen June 24, 2018 June 25, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180625103610/http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin/records/opp-opp.pl?start=1869&end=2014&team1=OhioState&team2=PennState dead Illinois 2014 Illinois Fighting Illini football team Illibuck Trophy Illibuck Illinois #16 Ohio State 0 0 7 7 17 14 17 7 Columbus, Ohio 8:00 p.m. 3:23 106,961 39°, cloudy, winds NW 14 mph David Witvoet Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Chris Spielman (color), Todd McShay (sideline) ABC Sources:Illinois vs Ohio State (Nov 01, 2014) http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/1101ill.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics November 1, 2014 November 5, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924085839/http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/1101ill.html September 24, 2015 dead mdy-allBuckeyes roll early in 55–14 win over Illini http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110114aaa.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics November 1, 2014 November 5, 2014 yes 1 11:25 Ohio State Curtis Samuel 23-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 7–0 1 6:47 Ohio State Sean Nuernberger 44-yard field goal Ohio State 10–0 1 1:30 Ohio State Devin Smith 32-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 17–0 2 11:43 Ohio State Curtis Samuel 1-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 24–0 2 0:02 Ohio State Devin Smith 8-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 31–0 3 11:56 Ohio State Dontre Wilson 27-yard pass from Cardale Jones (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 38–0 3 9:31 Ohio State Sean Nuernberger 26-yard field goal Ohio State 41–0 3 7:20 Ohio State Jalin Marshall 30-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 48–0 3 1:48 Illinois Donovonn Young 5-yard run (David Reisner kick) Ohio State 48–7 4 14:21 Ohio State Michael Thomas 19-yard pass from Cardale Jones (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 55–7 4 5:55 Illinois Matt LaCosse 7-yard pass from Aaron Bailey (David Reisner kick) Ohio State 55–14 yes left|thumb|160px|OSU won their 62nd Illibuck Trophy when they defeated Illinois on November 1. In their traditional game for the Illibuck Trophy, Ohio State defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini 55–14 in Columbus.Buckeyes roll early in 55–14 win over Illini https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/400547912 Associated Press ESPN November 1, 2014 November 11, 2014 The Buckeyes kicked off to start the game and forced a turnover on the seventh play of the game, when Darron Lee intercepted a Reilly O'Toole pass. Ohio State took advantage of the turnover, scoring in three plays on a 23-yard Curtis Samuel touchdown run, giving the Buckeyes the early 7–0 lead.Landis Bill Michigan State time – Ohio State Buckeyes rout Illinois Fighting Illini 55–14: Instant Recap http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2014/11/ohio_state_buckeyes_illinois_f_1.html Cleveland Plain Dealer November 1, 2014 November 11, 2014 Ohio State scored on their next two drives with a field goal from Sean Nuernberger and a 32-yard touchdown pass from J. T. Barrett to Devin Smith, extending their lead to 17–0. The Buckeye continued to put pressure on the Illini, forcing a fumble by running back Josh Ferguson that was recovered by Tyvis Powell late in the first quarter, and a second interception for O'Toole recovered by Curtis Grant. Ohio State capitalized on the interception, scoring a Curtis Samuel touchdown run, his second of the game.Rabinowitz Bill Ohio State 55, Illinois 14: No contest http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2014/11/01/1101-osu-illinois/1101-ohio-state-game-story.html Columbus Dispatch November 2, 2014 November 11, 2014 After a 25-yard punt return late in the first half, Ohio State scored in two plays on a touchdown pass from Barrett to Devin Smith, giving the Buckeyes a 31–0 lead going into halftime. After the first half, backup quarterback Cardale Jones replaced Barrett for the remainder of the game. Ohio State, who received the opening kickoff of the second half, scored on an 8-play, 79-yard drive that ended in a touchdown pass from Cardale Jones to Dontre Wilson. Illinois' ensuing possession ended after quarterback Aaron Bailey was sacked and fumbled the ball, with Curtis Grant recovering the fumble. Ohio State extended their lead off the turnover on a 26-yard field goal from Nuernberger, giving the Buckeyes a 41–0 lead. Ohio State again scored quickly on their next possession, with Jalin Marshall scoring on a 30-yard touchdown run. Illinois scored their first points of the game late in the third quarter on a touchdown run from Donovonn Young. Ohio State scored early in the fourth quarter on a touchdown pass from Jones to Michael Thomas. A 7-yard touchdown pass from Aaron Bailey to Matt LaCosse by the Illini to make the final score 55–14. With the win, Ohio State retained the wooden turtle trophy for which the game is famous for, and improved their all-time record against Illinois to 66–30–3 – including 62 Illibuck Trophies since it was established in 1925.Ohio State vs Illinois James Howell http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin/records/opp-opp.pl?start=1869&end=2014&team1=OhioState&team2=Illinois Stassen June 24, 2018 June 25, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180625103611/http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin/records/opp-opp.pl?start=1869&end=2014&team1=OhioState&team2=Illinois dead Michigan State 2014 Michigan State Spartans football team #14 Ohio State #8 Michigan State 7 21 7 14 14 7 3 13 East Lansing, Michigan 8:00 p.m. 3:45 76,409 39°, cloudy, winds NW 8 mph Jerry McGinn Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (color), Heather Cox (sideline) ABC Sources:Ohio State vs Michigan State (Nov 08, 2014) http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/osu-msu.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics November 8, 2014 November 11, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141111203500/http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/osu-msu.html November 11, 2014 dead mdy-allBarrett's big night carries Buckeyes to statement win over Spartans http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110914aaa.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics November 8, 2014 November 11, 2014 yes 1 9:42 Michigan State Keith Mumphery 15-yard pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger kick) Michigan State 7–0 1 8:41 Ohio State J. T. Barrett 5-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) 7–7 1 6:14 Michigan State Jeremy Langford 33-yard run (Michael Geiger kick) Michigan State 14–7 2 12:27 Ohio State J. T. Barrett 1-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) 14–14 2 4:37 Michigan State Jeremy Langford 1-yard pass (Michael Geiger kick) Michigan State 21–14 2 3:19 Ohio State Michael Thomas 79-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) 21–21 2 0:56 Ohio State Devin Smith 44-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 28–21 3 8:38 Michigan State Michael Geiger 40-yard field goal Ohio State 28–24 3 2:18 Ohio State Ezekiel Elliott 1-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 35–24 4 12:07 Ohio State Dontre Wilson 7-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 42–24 4 9:15 Michigan State Josiah Price 16-yard pass from Connor Cook (Michael Geiger kick) Ohio State 42–31 4 7:12 Ohio State Ezekiel Elliott 17-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 49–31 4 5:20 Michigan State Jeremy Langford 1-yard run (Connor Cook pass failed) Ohio State 49–37 yes In a rematch of the 2013 Big Ten Championship Game, Ohio State defeated the Michigan State Spartans 49–37 in East Lansing.J. T. Barrett's big night carries Buckeyes to statement win over Spartans https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400547958 Associated Press ESPN November 8, 2014 November 13, 2014 Ohio State received the opening kickoff and drove 45 yards in nine plays and failed to score after a missed field goal from Sean Nuernberger.Rabinowitz Bill Ohio State 49, Michigan State 37: Big statement http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2014/11/08/1108-osu-michigan-state/1108-ohio-state-game-story.html Columbus Dispatch November 9, 2014 November 13, 2014 Michigan State scored the first points of the game on their first drive off a 15-yard touchdown pass from Connor Cook to Keith Mumphery. The Buckeyes responded on their ensuing possession, tying the game at 7–7 after a touchdown run from J. T. Barrett. A 33-yard run from Jeremy Langford on the Spartans' next possession, gave Michigan State a 14–7 lead. Ohio State tied the game again early in the second quarter on a second touchdown run from Barrett. The Spartans' responded on their next drive, going 66 yards, and taking a 21–14 lead on another Langford touchdown run. On the ensuing kickoff, Dontre Wilson fumbled the ball for the Buckeyes, turning it over to the Spartans, though they were unable to score off it. Ohio State and Barrett quickly recovered on their next possession, scoring in one play on a 79-yard touchdown pass to Michael Thomas. A touchdown pass from Barrett to Devin Smith late in the first half gave Ohio State their first lead of the game at 28–21. Michigan State received the ball to start the second half and settled for a 40-yard field goal from Michael Geiger, cutting the Ohio State lead to 28–24. The Buckeyes responded on their first possession of the half, scoring on an Ezekiel Elliott touchdown run and expanding their lead to two possessions.Moody Tim Ohio State wins game 'for the ages' against Michigan State http://thelantern.com/2014/11/ohio-state-wins-game-for-the-ages-against-michigan-state/ The Lantern November 9, 2014 November 13, 2014 Ohio State began to pull away early in the fourth quarter, with a touchdown pass from Barrett to Wilson, giving the Buckeyes a 42–24 lead. A touchdown pass from Cook to Josiah Price on the Spartans' next possession cut the lead again down to eleven points, 42–31. Elliott again scored a rushing touchdown for the Buckeyes on their ensuing possession. A touchdown run from Langford on the next Spartan drive was the last scoring play of the game, giving the Buckeyes the 49–37 victory. Quarterback J. T. Barrett was recognized as the Big Ten Offensive Player and Freshman of the Week for his achievements.Ohio State, Purdue and Wisconsin players earn weekly honors for efforts on Nov. 8 http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111014aab.html Big Ten Conference November 10, 2014 November 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141110174603/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111014aab.html November 10, 2014 dead mdy-allPostgame Notes From Ohio State vs. Michigan State http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110914aab.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics November 9, 2014 November 13, 2014 With the win, Ohio State continued their streak of 21 consecutive Big Ten regular season wins, and improved their all-time record against the Spartans to 29–13.Ohio State vs Michigan State. James Howell http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin/records/opp-opp.pl?start=1869&end=2014&team1=OhioState&team2=MichiganState Stassen June 24, 2018 June 25, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180625103608/http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin/records/opp-opp.pl?start=1869&end=2014&team1=OhioState&team2=MichiganState dead Minnesota 2014 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team #8 Ohio State #25 Minnesota 14 3 7 7 0 14 0 10 Minneapolis, Minnesota 12:00 p.m. 3:21 45,778 15°, light snow, winds S 5 mph Todd Geerlings Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Brian Griese (color), Tom Luginbill (sideline) ABC Sources:Ohio State vs Minnesota (Nov 15, 2014) http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/14game10.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics November 15, 2014 November 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141205130143/http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/14game10.html December 5, 2014 dead mdy-allBarrett, No. 8 Ohio State outlast Minnesota 31–24 http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/111514aaa.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics November 15, 2014 November 29, 2014 yes 1 10:14 Ohio State J. T. Barrett 86-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 7–0 1 4:33 Ohio State Jalin Marshall 57-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 14–0 2 14:27 Minnesota David Cobb 5-yard run (Ryan Santoso kick) Ohio State 14–7 2 1:24 Minnesota David Cobb 30-yard run (Ryan Santoso kick) 14–14 2 0:00 Ohio State Sean Nuernberger 22-yard field goal Ohio State 17–14 3 7:37 Ohio State Michael Thomas 30-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 24–14 4 10:08 Ohio State Evan Spencer 22-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 31–14 4 7:08 Minnesota David Cobb 12-yard run (Ryan Santoso kick) Ohio State 31–21 4 1:19 Minnesota Ryan Santoso 34-yard field goal Ohio State 31–24 yes In their final road conference game of the 2014 season, Ohio State defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 31–24 in Minneapolis.J. T. Barrett (4 touchdowns), No. 8 Ohio State outlast Minnesota https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/400547965 Associated Press ESPN November 15, 2014 November 17, 2014 Both teams failed to convert first downs on their opening drives, with both defenses forcing three and outs. Ohio State scored their first points of the day on their second offensive drive, with an 86-yard run from quarterback J. T. Barrett, giving Ohio State a 7–0 lead.Rabinowitz Bill Ohio State 31, Minnesota 24: Good enough http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2014/11/15/1115-osu-minnesota/1115-ohio-state-game-story.html Columbus Dispatch November 16, 2014 January 8, 2015 The Buckeyes scored again on their ensuing possession, with a 57-yard pass from Barrett to Jalin Marshall. Holding a 14–0 lead at the end of the first quarter, the Buckeye defense did not allow a first down conversion by the Golden Gophers during the quarter. Minnesota opened the second quarter with a David Cobb touchdown run, off a J. T. Barrett interception, which closed the score to a one-possession game. A fumble by Jalin Marshall deep in Minnesota territory, gave the ball again to the Golden Gophers' off a turnover. Minnesota took advantage of the turnover, putting together an 11 play, 80-yard drive that ended with a 30-yard touchdown run by Cobb, tying the game a 14. On the Buckeyes' ensuing possession, they drove 57 yards and ended the first half with a 22-yard field goal by Sean Nuernberger, giving Ohio State a 17–14 lead at halftime. Minnesota opened the second half with a missed field goal on their first drive. Ohio State drove 65 yards on their first possession of the third quarter and scored on a 30-yard touchdown pass from J. T. Barrett to Michael Thomas, extending the Buckeyes' lead to 24–14.Moody Tim J. T. Barrett sets the record straight in 31–24 win over Minnesota http://thelantern.com/2014/11/j-t-barrett-sets-the-record-straight-in-31-24-win-over-minnesota/ The Lantern November 16, 2014 January 8, 2015 The Buckeye defense forced an interception on the ensuing Golden Gopher drive, which was returned for 28 yards by Doran Grant, though the Ohio State offense failed to take advantage and score. Ohio State scored on a touchdown pass to Evan Spencer on their first drive of the fourth quarter. Minnesota scored their first points of the half on their next offensive drive, with David Cobb scoring his third touchdown of the game, making the score 31–21 Ohio State. A 34-yard field goal by Ryan Santoso late in the game closed the score to a one-possession game, though the Golden Gophers were unable to stop the clock, which gave the Buckeyes the 31–24 victory. Quarterback J. T. Barrett was recognized after the game as the Big Ten Freshman of the Week for his achievements.Northwestern, Ohio State and Wisconsin players earn weekly honors for efforts on Nov. 15 http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111714aab.html Big Ten Conference November 17, 2014 January 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150120042343/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111714aab.html January 20, 2015 dead With the win, Ohio State improved their overall record against Minnesota to 44–7.Ohio State vs Minnesota James Howell http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin/records/opp-opp.pl?start=1869&end=2014&team1=OhioState&team2=Minnesota Stassen June 26, 2018 June 25, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180625103718/http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin/records/opp-opp.pl?start=1869&end=2014&team1=OhioState&team2=Minnesota dead Indiana 2014 Indiana Hoosiers football team Indiana #6 Ohio State 10 3 7 7 14 0 7 21 Columbus, Ohio 12:00 p.m. 3:17 101,426 35°, cloudy, winds SW 14 mph Ron Snodgrass Kevin Kugler (play-by-play), Glen Mason (color), Lisa Byington (sideline) BTN Sources:Indiana vs Ohio State (Nov 22, 2014) http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/1122ind.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics November 22, 2014 November 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141205130146/http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/1122ind.html December 5, 2014 dead mdy-allMarshall's return lifts Buckeyes by Hoosiers 42–27 http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112214aaa.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics November 22, 2014 November 29, 2014 yes 1 13:49 Ohio State Ezekiel Elliott 65-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 7–0 1 8:28 Ohio State Jeff Heuerman 4-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 14–0 1 6:41 Indiana Tevin Coleman 2-yard run (Griffin Oakes kick) Ohio State 14–7 1 4:41 Indiana Griffin Oakes 30-yard field goal Ohio State 14–10 2 9:34 Indiana Griffin Oakes 37-yard field goal Ohio State 14–13 3 7:17 Indiana Tevin Coleman 90-yard run (Griffin Oakes kick) Indiana 20–14 3 2:20 Ohio State Jalin Marshall 54-yard punt return (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 21–20 4 13:03 Ohio State Jalin Marshall 6-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 28–20 4 4:21 Ohio State Jalin Marshall 15-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 35–20 4 2:49 Ohio State Jalin Marshall 54-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 42–20 4 1:13 Indiana Tevin Coleman 52-yard run (Griffin Oakes kick) Ohio State 42–27 yes In a conference divisional matchup, Ohio State defeated the Indiana Hoosiers in Columbus 42–27.Ohio State tops Indiana, clinches Big Ten East Division title https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400547926 Associated Press ESPN November 22, 2014 January 8, 2015 Ohio State received the opening kickoff and drove 76 yards in three plays, scoring on a 65-yard touchdown run from Ezekiel Elliott.Rabinowitz Bill Ohio State 42, Indiana 27: Marshall law http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2014/11/22/1122-osu-indiana/1122-ohio-state-game-story.html Columbus Dispatch November 23, 2014 January 8, 2015 Ohio State scored again on their ensuing offensive drive, on a four-yard touchdown pass from J. T. Barrett to Jeff Heuerman, giving the Buckeyes a 14–0 lead. The Hoosiers responded on their next drive by scoring on a two-yard touchdown run by Tevin Coleman, cutting the lead to one possession. A fumble on Ohio State's next drive, allowed the Hoosiers to cut the Buckeye lead to 14–10 after a 30-yard field goal from Griffin Oakes. After forcing a second interception from J. T. Barrett, the Hoosiers took advantage, scoring on another Oakes field goal early in the second quarter, making the score 14–13 Ohio State at halftime. After both teams failed to score on their respective opening possessions, the Hoosiers scored on their next drive on a 90-yard touchdown run from Coleman, giving Indiana their first lead at 20–14. The Buckeyes retook the lead on a 54-yard punt return by Jalin Marshall, making the score 21–20 Ohio State. The Buckeyes' first drive of the fourth quarter ended with a touchdown pass from Barrett to Marshall and gave the Buckeyes a 28–20 advantage. Following a Tyvis Powell interception, the Buckeyes took a two-possession lead late in the fourth quarter on another touchdown pass from Barrett to Marshall.Grega James Jr. Jalin Marshall's 4 touchdowns spark second-half comeback as Ohio State defeats Indiana, 42–27 http://thelantern.com/2014/11/jalin-marshalls-4-touchdowns-sparks-second-half-comeback-as-ohio-state-defeats-indiana-42-27/ The Lantern November 22, 2014 January 8, 2015 Another touchdown on a connection between Barrett and Marshall sealed the game for the Buckeyes, who took a 42–20 lead. Indiana scored late on a 52-yard touchdown run by Coleman, making the final score 42–27. Following the game, Jalin Marshall was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week with his four touchdown receptions.Players from six Big Ten schools earn weekly football accolades http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112414aab.html Big Ten Conference November 24, 2014 January 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20141127005114/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112414aab.html November 27, 2014 dead mdy-all With the victory, Ohio State clinched their third straight division championship, securing a place in the Big Ten Championship Game and improved their overall record against Indiana to 71–9–4.Ohio State vs Indiana James Howell http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin/records/opp-opp.pl?start=1869&end=2014&team1=OhioState&team2=Indiana Stassen June 26, 2018 June 25, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180625161005/http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin/records/opp-opp.pl?start=1869&end=2014&team1=OhioState&team2=Indiana dead Michigan 2014 Michigan Wolverines football team Michigan–Ohio State football rivalry The Game Michigan #6 Ohio State 7 7 7 7 7 7 14 14 Columbus, Ohio 12:00 p.m. 3:29 108,610 41°, partly sunny, winds S 12 mph John O'Neill Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Brian Griese (color), Tom Luginbill (sideline) ABC Sources:Michigan vs Ohio State (Nov 29, 2014) http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/1129mich.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics November 29, 2014 November 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141205130047/http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/1129mich.html December 5, 2014 dead mdy-allOhio State defeats Michigan, 42–28 http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112914aaa.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics November 29, 2014 November 29, 2014 yes 1 11:34 Ohio State Nick Vannett 6-yard pass from J. T. Barrett (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 7–0 1 2:42 Michigan Jake Butt 12-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Matt Wile kick) 7–7 2 7:34 Michigan Drake Johnson 2-yard run (Matt Wile kick) Michigan 14–7 2 0:07 Ohio State J. T. Barrett 25-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) 14–14 3 12:58 Ohio State J. T. Barrett 2-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 21–14 3 7:41 Michigan Drake Johnson 4-yard run (Matt Wile kick) 21–21 3 1:08 Ohio State Ezekiel Elliott 2-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 28–21 4 4:58 Ohio State Ezekiel Elliott 44-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 35–21 4 3:58 Ohio State Darron Lee 33-yard fumble recovery (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 42–21 4 1:15 Michigan Freddy Canteen 3-yard pass from Devin Gardner (Matt Wile kick) Ohio State 42–28 yes In the 2014 edition of The Game, Ohio State defeated the Michigan Wolverines by a score of 42–28 in Columbus.J. T. Barrett injured as No. 6 Buckeyes surge past Michigan https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400547951 Associated Press ESPN November 29, 2014 January 8, 2015 Michigan received the opening kickoff, though the Buckeyes forced a turnover on the third play of the game, on a Devin Gardner pass intercepted by Vonn Bell. The Buckeyes took advantage of the turnover, scoring on a 6-yard touchdown pass from J. T. Barrett to Nick Vannett, to give Ohio State a 7–0 lead. Michigan tied the game up midway through the first quarter after a 7 play, 80-yard drive that ended with a touchdown pass from Gardner to Jake Butt. The Wolverines' drove 95 yards on their first possession of the second quarter, scoring on a 2-yard touchdown run from Drake Johnson, giving Michigan their first lead at 14–7.Rabinowitz Bill Ohio State 42, Michigan 28: Barrett lost for season http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2014/11/29/1129-osu-michigan/1129-ohio-state-game-story.html Columbus Dispatch November 30, 2014 January 8, 2015 Late in the second quarter, the Buckeyes scored their second touchdown of the game on a 25-yard run from Barrett, tying the game at 14 going into halftime. Ohio State received the opening kickoff of the second half and drove 72 yards in 5 plays, capping the drive with another touchdown run from Barrett, giving the Buckeyes a 21–14 lead. Michigan responded on their ensuing possession, scoring on a second Drake Johnson touchdown run and tying the game at 21. The Buckeyes again responded, driving 81 yards, and taking the 28–21 lead on an Ezekiel Elliott touchdown run. The Buckeyes began to take control of the game early in the fourth quarter, on another Elliott touchdown run making the score 35–21 Ohio State.Moody Tom Barrett injured as Ohio State comes from behind to top Michigan, 42–28 http://thelantern.com/2014/11/barrett-injured-as-ohio-state-comes-from-behind-to-top-michigan-42-28/ The Lantern November 29, 2014 January 8, 2015 During the drive, quarterback J. T. Barrett sustained an injury to his leg and was carted off the field, not returning for the remainder of the game.Grega James Jr. OSU's J. T. Barrett sustains injury to right leg, carted off http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/11/29/osus-j-t-barrett-sustains-injury-to-right-leg-carted-off/ NBCSports.com November 29, 2014 January 8, 2015 On Michigan's ensuing possession, the Buckeye defense sacked Gardner, with Joey Bosa forcing a fumble, which was returned 33 yards by Darron Lee for a touchdown, which gave Ohio State a 42–21 lead. Michigan scored on their next offensive possession, on a touchdown pass from Gardner to Freddy Canteen making the score 42–28. Ohio State was able to run out the clock on their next possession, securing their third straight victory over the Wolverines' and a third consecutive undefeated Big Ten regular season.Ohio State vs. Michigan Postgame Notes http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/112914aab.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics November 29, 2014 January 8, 2015 Following the game, J. T. Barrett was recognized as the Big Ten Freshman of the Week for his accomplishments.Players from Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State and Rutgers earn weekly football honors http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120114aab.html Big Ten Conference December 1, 2014 January 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150109032020/http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120114aab.html January 9, 2015 dead With the victory, Ohio State improved their record over Michigan since 2001 to 12–2.Ohio State vs Michigan James Howell http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin/records/opp-opp.pl?start=2001&end=2014&team1=OhioState&team2=Michigan= Stassen June 24, 2018 August 8, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200808064119/http://football.stassen.com/cgi-bin/records/opp-opp.pl?start=2001&end=2014&team1=OhioState&team2=Michigan= dead Big Ten Championship vs. Wisconsin 2014 Wisconsin Badgers football team 2014 Big Ten Football Championship Game Ohio State Buckeyes 2; text-align:center collapsed Big Ten Championship Game: #13 Wisconsin Badgers (10–2) vs. #5 Ohio State Buckeyes (11–1) December 6 8:15 p.m. EDT #13 Wisconsin 0 0 0 0 #5 Ohio State 14 24 7 14 Lucas Oil Stadium • Indianapolis, Indiana 60,229 Indoors (roof closed) Mike Gannon Fox Gus Johnson, Charles Davis and Molly McGrath Box Score Wisconsin Joel Stave17/43, 187 Yds, 3 INT Melvin Gordon26 Rush, 76 Yds Alex Erickson7 Rec, 83 Yds Ohio St Cardale Jones12/17, 257 Yds, 3 TD Ezekiel Elliott20 Rush, 220 Yds, 2 TD Devin Smith4 Rec, 137 Yds, 3 TD In the program's second consecutive appearance in the Big Ten Championship Game, Ohio State defeated the Wisconsin Badgers 59–0.Wisconsin vs Ohio State (12/6/14) http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/bigten14.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics December 6, 2014 January 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150109024950/http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/bigten14.html January 9, 2015 dead mdy-allOhio State blows out Wisconsin for statement win in Big Ten title game https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/400609096 Associated Press ESPN December 7, 2014 January 8, 2015 Ohio State received the opening kickoff and scored on their opening drive on a 39-yard touchdown pass to Devin Smith from quarterback Cardale Jones, who was making his first career start at Ohio State. Midway through the first quarter, the Buckeyes scored on a 2-play drive, which ended in an 81-yard touchdown run by Ezekiel Elliott, giving Ohio State the 14–0 advantage. The Buckeye defense forced their first turnover of the game on the Badgers' ensuing possession, with Joel Stave having a pass intercepted by Vonn Bell.Rabinowitz Bill Ohio State 59, Wisconsin 0: Indiana Jones http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2014/12/06/big-ten/1206-ohio-state-game-story.html Columbus Dispatch December 7, 2014 January 8, 2015 The Buckeyes took advantage of the turnover, scoring on a 7-play, 53-yard drive that ended with a 23-yard field goal from Sean Nuernberger. The next Buckeye possession also resulted in scores, with a 44-yard touchdown reception by Devin Smith from Cardale Jones and a 14-yard run from Elliott, extending the Ohio State lead to 31–0. The Buckeye defense forced the Wisconsin offense in the three and outs three times during the second quarter, and got a score on a fumble recovery, returned by Joey Bosa, which gave Ohio State a 38–0 lead going into halftime. The Buckeye defense again stopped the Badgers' on their first possession of the second half. Ohio State drove 77 yards in 5 plays on their first possession of the half, scoring on another touchdown pass from Jones to Smith, making the score 45–0 Ohio State. The Buckeye defense forced another Badger turnover late in the third quarter, on a Stave pass that was intercepted by Doran Grant, though they were unable to score off it, with the Badgers blocking a field goal attempt.Moody Tom Buckeyes blank Wisconsin, 59–0, to win Big Ten Championship Game http://thelantern.com/2014/12/buckeyes-shutout-wisconsin-59-0-to-win-big-ten-championship-game/ The Lantern December 7, 2014 January 8, 2015 A 12-yard run by Curtis Samuel midway through the fourth quarter gave Ohio State a 52–0 lead. Ohio State's ensuing possession also ended with points on a Samuel touchdown run. The Buckeye defense continued to stop the Badgers and finished the game with their second shutout of the season, with the Buckeyes winning 59–0. The victory gave Ohio State their first outright conference championship since the 2009 season.Postgame Notes From 2014 B1G Championship Game http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/120714aab.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics December 7, 2014 January 8, 2015 Quarterback Cardale Jones was named the MVP of the game after completing 12 of 17 pass attempts for 257 yards, and throwing three touchdown passes.2014 B1G Champions! http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/120714aaa.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics December 7, 2014 January 8, 2015 With the victory, Ohio State improved their all-time record against Wisconsin to 57–18–5.Ohio State vs Wisconsin David DeLassus http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/bigten/ohio_state/opponents_records.php?teamid=3605 College Football Data Warehouse January 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150109051044/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/bigten/ohio_state/opponents_records.php?teamid=3605 January 9, 2015 dead WIS OSU collapsed 1 13:01 Ohio St 6 77 1:59 RecTD Devin Smith Cardale Jones 39 good Sean Nuernberger run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 7 1 4:06 Ohio St 2 93 0:42 RushTD Ezekiel Elliott 81 good Sean Nuernberger run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 14 2 14:14 Ohio St 7 53 2:41 FG 23 Sean Nuernberger 0 17 2 11:09 Ohio St 3 63 1:17 RecTD Devin Smith Cardale Jones 44 good Sean Nuernberger run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 24 2 6:36 Ohio St 6 69 2:52 RushTD Ezekiel Elliott 14 good Sean Nuernberger run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 31 2 0:36 Ohio St FumbleTD Joey Bosa 4 good Sean Nuernberger run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 38 3 9:24 Ohio St 5 77 2:47 RecTD Devin Smith Cardale Jones 42 good Sean Nuernberger run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 45 4 11:39 Ohio St 2 72 0:34 RushTD Curtis Samuel 12 good Sean Nuernberger run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 52 4 2:25 Ohio St 7 61 4:02 RushTD Curtis Samuel 1 good Sean Nuernberger run/pass good/failed/incomplete 0 59 0 59 CFP Semifinal at Sugar Bowl vs. Alabama 2014 Alabama Crimson Tide football team 2015 Sugar Bowl 2015 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Sugar Bowl #4 Ohio StateRankings for regular season and conference championship games above are from the AP poll. Rankings for playoff games are CFP seeds. #1 Alabama 6 14 14 8 14 7 7 7 New Orleans, Louisiana 9:00 p.m. 3:41 74,682 Indoors (dome stadium) Land Clark Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color), Holly Rowe (sideline) ESPN Sources:Ohio State vs Alabama (Jan 1, 2015) http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/sugar15.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics January 2, 2015 January 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150109024123/http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/sugar15.html January 9, 2015 dead mdy-allSweet as Sugar: Buckeyes defeat Alabama, 42–35 http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/010215aac.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics January 2, 2015 January 8, 2015 yes 1 11:32 Ohio State Sean Nuernberger 22-yard field goal Ohio State 3–0 1 9:25 Alabama Derrick Henry 25-yard run (Adam Griffith kick) Alabama 7–3 1 5:17 Ohio State Sean Nuernberger 21-yard field goal Alabama 7–6 1 2:06 Alabama Amari Cooper 15-yard pass from Blake Sims (Adam Griffith kick) Alabama 14–6 2 8:07 Alabama T. J. Yeldon 2-yard run (Adam Griffith kick) Alabama 21–6 2 2:55 Ohio State Ezekiel Elliott 3-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Alabama 21–13 2 0:12 Ohio State Michael Thomas 13-yard pass from Evan Spencer (Sean Nuernberger kick) Alabama 21–20 3 12:44 Ohio State Devin Smith 47-yard pass from Cardale Jones (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 27–21 3 3:21 Ohio State Steve Miller 41-yard interception return (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 34–21 3 1:01 Alabama Blake Sims 5-yard run (Adam Griffith kick) Ohio State 34–28 4 3:24 Ohio State Ezekiel Elliott 85-yard run (Michael Thomas pass from Cardale Jones) Ohio State 42–28 4 1:59 Alabama Amari Cooper 6-yard pass from Blake Sims (Adam Griffith kick) Ohio State 42–35 yes On December 7, 2014, the final College Football Playoff standings were released with Ohio State ranked No. 4, selected to face the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Sugar Bowl.We're IN! Ohio State, Alabama to meet in College Football Playoff Semifinal http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120714aae.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics December 7, 2014 January 10, 2015 In the game, the Buckeyes defeated the Crimson Tide 42–35 to advance to the College Football Playoff National Championship.Cardale Jones, in 2nd career start, leads Ohio State in upset of Alabama https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400610178 Associated Press ESPN January 2, 2015 January 10, 2015Postgame Notes From the 2015 Sugar Bowl http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/010215aab.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics January 2, 2015 January 10, 2015 Alabama started the game on offense, with the Buckeye defense forcing a three and out. The Buckeyes' first drive of the game went 80 yards and ended with a 22-yard field goal from Sean Nuernberger, giving Ohio State a 3–0 lead.Rabinowitz Bill Ohio State 42, Alabama 35: It's Bucks vs. Ducks for national championship http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2015/01/01/sugar-bowl/0101-ohio-state-game-story.html Columbus Dispatch January 2, 2015 January 10, 2015 Ohio State's next possession ended with a fumble by Ezekiel Elliott, recovered by the Crimson Tide in Ohio State territory. Alabama took advantage of the turnover, scoring on a Derrick Henry 25-yard touchdown run, giving them a 7–3 lead. The Buckeyes settled for another field goal on their next possession, cutting the score to a one-point game.Moody Tom Ohio State storms back to roll Alabama, 42–35, in College Football Playoff semifinal; set for Oregon in title game http://thelantern.com/2015/01/ohio-state-storms-back-to-roll-alabama-42-35-in-college-football-playoff-semifinal-set-for-oregon-in-title-game/ The Lantern January 2, 2015 January 10, 2015 A 15-yard touchdown pass from Blake Sims to Amari Cooper gave the Crimson Tide a 14–6 lead at the end of the first quarter. Quarterback Cardale Jones, starting his second career game, threw an interception to Cyrus Jones early in the second quarter, setting up an Alabama drive that ended with a 2-yard touchdown run from T. J. Yeldon, extending the Crimson Tide lead to 21–6. Ohio State responded on their next possession, going 71 yards in 12 plays, and scoring on an Elliott touchdown run, cutting the score to 21–13 Alabama. The Buckeyes closed out the first half by scoring on a trick play, a 13-yard pass from Evan Spencer to Michael Thomas, cutting the Crimson Tide lead to 21–20 going into halftime. Ohio State received the opening kickoff of the second half, drove 75 yards, and scored on a 47-yard pass from Cardale Jones to Devin Smith, giving them the lead with a score of 27–21. Midway through the third quarter, Blake Sims threw an interception to Steve Miller that was returned 41 yards, and increased the Buckeye lead to two possessions at 34–21. Alabama responded on their ensuing possession, scoring on a 5-yard touchdown run from Sims, making the score 34–28 Ohio State at the end of the third quarter. Blake Sims threw his second interception of the game early in the fourth quarter, though the Buckeyes were unable to capitalize on the turnover. An 85-yard touchdown run from Ezekiel Elliott with less than four minutes in the game gave the Buckeyes a 42–28 lead, after the successful two-point conversion. Alabama went 65 yards in a minute and a half on their next possession, scoring on a 6-yard touchdown pass from Sims to Amari Cooper, to cut the game again to one possession.Landis Bill National championship ticket punched – Ohio State football beats Alabama 42–35 in Sugar Bowl semifinal http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2015/01/ohio_state_buckeyes_alabama_cr_5.html cleveland.com January 2, 2015 January 10, 2015 The game ended on a Hail Mary pass from Sims that was intercepted by Tyvis Powell, giving Ohio State the 42–35 victory. For their achievements, running back Ezekiel Elliott was named the offensive MVP of the game, and Darron Lee was named the defensive MVP.http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2015/01/ezekiel_elliott_ohio_state_mis.html Five-star production: How Ezekiel Elliott's transformation has Ohio State Buckeyes on verge of national title Wasserman Ari January 2, 2015 cleveland.com Northeast Ohio Media Group, LLC January 2, 2015http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2015/01/ohio_state_buckeyes_alabama_cr_7.html Ohio State football: Buckeyes LB Darron Lee's cocky, confident play got him an MVP vs. Alabama Landis Bill January 2, 2015 cleveland.com Northeast Ohio Media Group, LLC January 2, 2015 The loss was the Southeastern Conference's second straight major bowl loss to Ohio State.2011 Sugar Bowl CFP Championship vs. Oregon 2014 Oregon Ducks football team 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship #4 Ohio State #2 Oregon 7 3 10 0 14 7 7 14 Arlington, Texas 8:30 p.m. 3:37 85,689 Indoors (retractable roof closed) Greg Burks Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (color), Heather Cox (sideline), Tom Rinaldi (sideline) ESPN Sources:#4 OHIO STATE vs #2 OREGON (Jan 12, 2015) http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/cfpnc15.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics January 13, 2015 January 13, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150114004418/http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2014-2015/cfpnc15.html January 14, 2015 dead mdy-allNational Champions! Ohio State Wins First College Football Playoff http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011315aaa.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics January 13, 2015 January 13, 2015 yes 1 12:21 Oregon Keanon Lowe 7-yard pass from Marcus Mariota (Adrian Schneider kick) Oregon 7–0 1 4:36 Ohio State Ezekiel Elliott 33-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) 7–7 1 1:08 Ohio State Nick Vannett 1-yard pass from Cardale Jones (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 14–7 2 4:49 Ohio State Cardale Jones 1-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 21–7 2 0:48 Oregon Adrian Schneider 26-yard field goal Ohio State 21–10 3 11:23 Oregon Byron Marshall 70-yard pass from Marcus Mariota (Adrian Schneider kick) Ohio State 21–17 3 6:39 Oregon Adrian Schneider 23-yard field goal Ohio State 21–20 3 0:00 Ohio State Ezekiel Elliott 9-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 28–20 4 9:44 Ohio State Ezekiel Elliott 2-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 35–20 4 0:28 Ohio State Ezekiel Elliott 1-yard run (Sean Nuernberger kick) Ohio State 42–20 yes Following victories in their respective bowl games on January 1, the No. 4 Buckeyes and the No. 2 Oregon Ducks advanced to face each other in the inaugural College Football Playoff National Championship at AT&T Stadium.Good Dan Oregon, Ohio State Face Off in College Football's Championship Game https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/oregon-ohio-state-face-off-college-footballs-championship/story?id=28162426 ABC News January 12, 2015 January 15, 2015#4 Ohio State takes on #2 Oregon in National Championship http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010615aad.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics January 6, 2015 January 15, 2015 Coming into the game, Ohio State had never lost to Oregon, holding an 8–0 all-time record against the Ducks.Ohio State vs Oregon David DeLassus http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/bigten/ohio_state/opponents_records.php?teamid=2424 College Football Data Warehouse January 15, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20021019100758/http://cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/bigten/ohio_state/opponents_records.php?teamid=2424 October 19, 2002 dead Oregon won the coin toss and elected to receive the ball the start the game.Oregon vs. Ohio State – play-by-play https://www.espn.com/college-football/playbyplay?gameId=400610325&period=0 ESPN January 12, 2015 January 15, 2015 The Ducks' first drive featured running back Thomas Tyner and quarterback Marcus Mariota driving Oregon 75 yards and scoring on a 7-yard touchdown pass from Mariota to Keanon Lowe to give Oregon an early 7–0 lead.Ezekiel Elliott's 4 TDs lift Ohio State to inaugural CFP title over Oregon https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=400610325 Associated Press ESPN January 12, 2015 January 15, 2015 The Buckeye offense struggled on their first drive, going only 17 yards, and was forced to punt. The Buckeye defense stopped Oregon at midfield on their next possession and forced them to punt, setting up Ohio State inside their own 3-yard line. During the drive, Ohio State went 97-yard and scored their first points of the game on a 33-yard touchdown run from Ezekiel Elliott, tying the game at 7–7.Rabinowitz Bill Ohio State 42, Oregon 20: NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2015/01/12/0112-osu-oregon-game/0112-ohio-state-game-story.html Columbus Dispatch January 13, 2015 January 15, 2015 The Buckeye defense forced the Ducks to punt on their next two possessions. The Ohio State offense took advantage by scoring on a touchdown pass from Cardale Jones to Nick Vannett, making the score 14–7 Ohio State at the end of the first quarter. On the fourth play of the second quarter, Ohio State turned the ball over on a fumble by Cardale Jones, giving the Ducks' possession of the ball at own 41-yard line.Moody Tom Buckeyes run past Ducks to win first-ever College Football Playoff National Championship, 42–20 http://thelantern.com/2015/01/buckeyes-run-past-ducks-to-win-first-ever-college-football-playoff-national-championship-42-20/ The Lantern January 13, 2015 January 15, 2015 The Ducks' drove down to the Ohio State 3-yard line, but were unable to take advantage of the turnover after failing to convert on fourth down. The Buckeye offense took over at their own 1-yard line and quickly drove to midfield. The drive ended, however, on another Ohio State turnover, this time on a pass from Jones to Corey Smith that was fumbled by Smith, which allowed Oregon to take over at their own 9-yard line. Oregon, again, was unable to capitalize on the turnover, with the Buckeye defense forcing a three and out. The ensuing Ohio State possession took only 6 plays and ended with a touchdown run from Jones, giving Ohio State a 21–7 lead. The next Ducks' possession went 66 yards in 12 plays and ended with a 26-yard field goal from Aidan Schneider. After the Oregon defense forced a three and out on the Buckeyes' next possession, Oregon went into halftime, trailing Ohio State 21–10.Landis Bill Ohio State Buckeyes beat Oregon Ducks 42–20 to claim first College Football Playoff National Championship http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2015/01/ohio_state_buckeyes_oregon_duc_1.html cleveland.com January 13, 2015 January 15, 2015 Ohio State received the opening kickoff of the second half. Ohio State turned the ball over on their first possession of the half on a Cardale Jones pass intercepted by Danny Mattingly returned to the Oregon 30-yard line. The Ducks took advantage of the turnover in one play on a 70-yard touchdown pass from Marcus Mariota to Byron Marshall, making the score 21–17 Ohio State. The Buckeyes turned the ball over for a fourth time on their next possession, with Jones fumbling the ball inside Ohio State territory. Aidan Schneider made a 23-yard field goal off the turnover, with the score 21–20 Ohio State. The Buckeyes' ensuing possession went 75 yards in 12 plays, ending on a 9-yard touchdown run from Ezekiel Elliott to make the score 28–20 Ohio State at the end of the third quarter. After a Buckeye defensive stop, the Ohio State offense and Ezekiel Elliott again scored a touchdown, making the score 35–20 Ohio State early in the fourth quarter. Both teams exchanged punts on their drives. With less than three minutes remaining in the game, the Oregon offense attempt to convert a fourth down, though the pass from Marcus Mariota was incomplete. Ohio State regained possession and scored on a fourth touchdown from Elliott. The last play of the game was a Mariota pass that was intercepted by Eli Apple and made the final score 42–20. For their performances, Ezekiel Elliott was named the game's offensive MVP, and Tyvis Powell was named the game's defensive MVP. Ohio State improved their all-time record against Oregon to 9–0, won the first ever College Football Playoff national championship, and the program's first national championship since 2002.Ohio State vs. Oregon Postgame Notes http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011315aae.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics January 13, 2015 January 15, 2015 It was Ohio State's eighth claimed national championship, and sixth national championship by vote of the AP and Coaches' polls. The fourteen season victories tied the 2002 season for the most in program history. Rankings 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings Entering the 2014 season, the Buckeyes were ranked No. 5 in the AP and No. 6 in the Coaches' Preseason Polls.2014 NCAA Football Rankings – Preseason ESPN August 17, 2014 January 9, 2015 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2014/week/1 After a 35–21 loss to Virginia Tech on September 6, Ohio State dropped to No. 22 in the AP and No. 18 in the Coaches' Polls.2014 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 3 ESPN September 7, 2014 January 9, 2015 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2014/week/3 When the first College Football Playoff rankings came out on October 28, the Buckeyes were No. 16.Selection Committee Rankings – October 25 College Football Playoff October 25, 2014 January 9, 2015 http://cfp-cms-s3-prod.slcfp.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/CFP-Selection-Committee-Releases-First-College-Football-Playoff-Rankings.pdf dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141114083631/http://cfp-cms-s3-prod.slcfp.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/CFP-Selection-Committee-Releases-First-College-Football-Playoff-Rankings.pdf November 14, 2014 After Ohio State defeated No. 7 Michigan State 49–37 on November 8, they moved up to No. 8 in the AP and No. 7 in the Coaches' Poll, as well as moving up to No. 8 in the CFP rankings.2014 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 12 ESPN November 9, 2014 January 9, 2015 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2014/week/12 Entering the Big Ten Championship Game, the Buckeyes were ranked No. 6 in both the AP and Coaches' Polls, and No. 5 in the CFP rankings.2014 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 15 ESPN November 30, 2014 January 9, 2015 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2014/week/15 Following the 59–0 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten Championship Game, Ohio State moved up to No. 5 in the AP Poll and No. 4 in the Coaches' Poll.2014 NCAA Football Rankings – Week 16 ESPN December 7, 2014 January 9, 2015 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2014/week/16 On December 7, it was announced that Ohio State had passed TCU in the CFP rankings into the No. 4 ranking, which qualified them to participate in the inaugural College Football Playoff.Selection Committee Rankings – December 7 College Football Playoff December 7, 2014 January 9, 2015 http://cfp-cms-s3-prod.slcfp.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/CFP-Final-Top-25.pdf dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141211011715/http://cfp-cms-s3-prod.slcfp.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/CFP-Final-Top-25.pdf December 11, 2014 After the victory over Oregon in the College Football Playoff National Championship, Ohio State finished in the No. 1 position unanimously in both the AP and Coaches' polls as consensus national champions.2014 NCAA Football Rankings – Final Rankings ESPN January 13, 2015 January 13, 2015 https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/week/final 16 9 5 6 (1) 8 7 22 18 23 18 22 20 20 18 15 15 13 13 13 12 13 13 16 13 13 14 8 7 8 7 7 6 7 7 6 6 6 5 5 4 4 1 (59) 1 (64) Sources:2014 NCAA College Football Rankings https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings ESPN November 8, 2014 After the season right|thumb|200px|Dublin, Ohio renamed its North High Street in honor of the team's accomplishments during the 2014 season.Photo: Urban Meyer gets his 'Way' in Dublin January 22, 2015 http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2015/01/22/urban-meyer-gets-his-way-in-dublin.html The Columbus Dispatch dead https://web.archive.org/web/20150320210853/http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2015/01/22/urban-meyer-gets-his-way-in-dublin.html March 20, 2015 Following their victory over Oregon for the national championship, the team returned to Columbus on January 13, where they were greeted by fans upon their arrival at Port Columbus International Airport, as well as when they returned to the campus.Fans Welcome Back Ohio State Buckeyes After Winning Title https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/01/13/us/ap-fbc-national-championship-ohio-st-return.html?_r=0 New York Times Associated Press January 13, 2015 January 18, 2015 On January 18, the official championship celebration was held at Ohio Stadium, which was attended by an estimated 45,000 fans.Rabinowitz Bill 45,000 Ohio State fans honor their national champions http://buckeyextra.dispatch.com/content/stories/2015/01/18/1-football-celebration.html Columbus Dispatch January 24, 2015 The event included a performance by the Ohio State University Marching Band, as well as speeches from athletic director Gene Smith, head coach Urban Meyer, Braxton Miller, and Ezekiel Elliott. Final statistics Following their win over Oregon in the College Football Playoff National Championship, Ohio State's final team statistics were released. On the offensive side of the ball, Ohio State ranked ninth in total offense (511.6 yards per game), eighth in rushing offense (264.5 yards per game), 51st in passing offense (247.1 yards per game), and fifth in scoring offense (44.8 points per game).NCAA Football Division FBS – Ohio State Index http://stats.ncaa.org/team/index/11980?org_id=518.0 NCAA.org January 13, 2015 In conference, Ohio State ranked first in total offense, second in rushing offense, and third in passing offense.NCAA Football Division FBS – Big Ten Conference http://stats.ncaa.org/rankings/ranking_summary?academic_year=2015.0&conf_id=827.0&division=11.0&format=pdf&game_high=N&ncaa_custom_rank_summary_id=-1&org_id=-1&ranking_period=72&region_id=-1&sport_code=MFB&team_individual=T&user_custom_rank_summary_id=-1 NCAA.org January 13, 2015 On the defensive side of the ball, Ohio State ranked 19th in total defense (342.4 yards per game), 34th in rushing defense (141.3 yards per game), 28th in passing defense (201.1 yards per game), and 26th in scoring defense (22.0 points per game). In conference, Ohio State ranked fifth in total defense, fifth in rushing defense, and sixth in passing defense. Individually, Ezekiel Elliott led the team in rushing with 1,878 total yards (125.2 yards per game), scoring 18 touchdowns, and ranking 12th nationally in rushing yards per game.NCAA Football Division FBS – Ohio State Rushing http://stats.ncaa.org/team/stats/11980?org_id=518&year_stat_category_id=10761 NCAA.org January 13, 2015 August 16, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250816062347/https://stats.ncaa.org/team/stats/11980?org_id=518&year_stat_category_id=10761 dead J. T. Barrett finished the season completing 203 of 314 pass attempts, with 2,834 passing yards, 34 touchdown passes, and 10 interceptions.NCAA Football Division FBS – Ohio State Passing http://stats.ncaa.org/team/stats/11980?org_id=518&year_stat_category_id=10762 NCAA.org January 13, 2015 August 16, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250816113723/https://stats.ncaa.org/team/stats/11980?org_id=518&year_stat_category_id=10762 dead Cardale Jones finished the season completing 56 of 92 pass attempts, with 860 passing yards, 7 touchdown passes, and 2 interceptions. Joshua Perry led the team 124 total tackles and 73 solo tackles.NCAA Football Division FBS – Ohio State Tackles http://stats.ncaa.org/team/stats/11980?org_id=518&year_stat_category_id=10768 NCAA.org January 18, 2015 August 16, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250816150526/https://stats.ncaa.org/team/stats/11980?org_id=518&year_stat_category_id=10768 dead Vonn Bell led the team with 6 interceptions, and Joey Bosa led the team with 13.5 sacks.NCAA Football Division FBS – Ohio State Passes Defended http://stats.ncaa.org/team/stats/11980?org_id=518&year_stat_category_id=10769 NCAA.org January 18, 2015 August 16, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250816033217/https://stats.ncaa.org/team/stats/11980?org_id=518&year_stat_category_id=10769 deadNCAA Football Division FBS – Ohio State Sacks http://stats.ncaa.org/team/stats/11980?org_id=518&year_stat_category_id=10767 NCAA.org January 18, 2015 August 16, 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250816040046/https://stats.ncaa.org/team/stats/11980?org_id=518&year_stat_category_id=10767 dead Awards and honors Individual QB J. T. Barrett Thompson-Randle El Freshman of the Year Griese-Brees Quarterback of the Year All Big Ten First Team (Media and Coaches) AP All-American Third Team.View 2014 All-Big Ten football teams & individual award winners http://btn.com/2014/12/01/view-2014-all-big-ten-teams-individual-award-winners/ Big Ten Network December 1, 2014 January 24, 2015 DE Joey Bosa Nagurski-Woodson Defensive Player of the Year Smith-Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year All Big Ten First Team (Media and Coaches) unanimous All-Big Ten First Team, unanimous All-American. OL Pat Elfein, and LB Doran Grant – All-Big Ten First Team (Coaches). OL Taylor Decker, TE Jeff Heuerman – All-Big Ten Second Team (Coaches) Elflein, Decker, Heuerman, Grant, and LB Joshua Perry – All-Big Ten Second Team (Media). DL Michael Bennett All Big Ten Second Team (Coaches) AP All-American Third Team CBS All-American Team,2014 CBS Sports College Football All-America Team http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/24879398/cbs-sports-college-football-all-america-team CBSSports.com December 10, 2014 January 24, 2015O'Leary Nick 2014 AP All-America Team, List http://collegefootball.ap.org/article/2014-ap-all-america-team-list Associated Press December 16, 2014 January 24, 2015 December 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141217025813/http://collegefootball.ap.org/article/2014-ap-all-america-team-list dead CFPA National Freshman Performer of the Year Freshman All-American, LB Darron Lee, LB Raekwon McMillan, and CB Eli Apple – Freshman All American.Barrett is CFPA National Freshman Performer of the Year http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120914aac.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics December 9, 2014 January 24, 2015Four Buckeyes named Freshmen All-American http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121614aar.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics December 16, 2014 January 24, 2015 Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Tom Herman – Broyles Award (best assistant coach of the year).Herman Wins 2014 Broyles Award http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120914aaf.html Ohio State University Department of Athletics December 9, 2014 January 24, 2015 Head coach Urban Meyer – West Bridge Street in Dublin, Ohio renamed Urban Meyer Way Team Intersection of Lane Avenue and High Street in Columbus renamed Undisputed WayJervey Nicholas Intersection of Lane and High To Be Renamed 'The Undisputed Way' Eleven Warriors 2015-01-24 https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2015/01/49096/intersection-of-lane-and-high-to-be-renamed-the-undisputed-way 2024-12-28 North High Street in Dublin, Ohio renamed Champions Drive Inaugural Cincinnati Reds Reds Country Athletic Achievement Awardhttp://www.foxsports.com/ohio/story/buckeyes-brave-rain-for-cincinnati-celebration-040815 Buckeyes brave rain for Cincinnati celebration April 8, 2015 foxsports.com December 18, 2016 NFL Draft selections Thirty-one former players have been selected in the NFL draft so far: Player Position Round Pick Year NFL team Joey Bosa Defensive end 1 3 2016 San Diego Chargers Ezekiel Elliott Running back 1 4 2016 Dallas Cowboys Eli Apple Cornerback 1 10 2016 New York Giants Marshon Lattimore Cornerback 1 11 2017 New Orleans Saints Malik Hooker Safety 1 15 2017 Indianapolis Colts Taylor Decker Offensive tackle 1 16 2016 Detroit Lions Darron Lee Linebacker 1 20 2016 New York Jets Billy Price Center 1 21 2018 Cincinnati Bengals Gareon Conley Cornerback 1 24 2017 Oakland Raiders Devin Smith Wide receiver 2 37 2015 New York Jets Curtis Samuel Wide receiver 2 40 2017 Carolina Panthers Michael Thomas Wide receiver 2 47 2016 New Orleans Saints Raekwon McMillan Linebacker 2 54 2017 Miami Dolphins Parris Campbell Wide receiver 2 59 2019 Indianapolis Colts Vonn Bell Safety 2 61 2016 New Orleans Saints Tyquan Lewis Defensive end 2 64 2018 Indianapolis Colts Pat Elflein Center 3 70 2017 Minnesota Vikings Terry McLaurin Wide receiver 3 76 2019 Washington Redskins Sam Hubbard Defensive end 3 77 2018 Cincinnati Bengals Adolphus Washington Defensive tackle 3 80 2016 Buffalo Bills Braxton Miller Wide receiver 3 85 2016 Houston Texans Jeff Heuerman Tight end 3 92 2015 Denver Broncos Nick Vannett Tight end 3 94 2016 Seattle Seahawks Joshua Perry Linebacker 4 102 2016 San Diego Chargers Jalyn Holmes Defensive end 4 102 2018 Minnesota Vikings Doran Grant Cornerback 4 121 2015 Pittsburgh Steelers Cardale Jones Quarterback 4 139 2016 Buffalo Bills Jamarco Jones Offensive tackle 5 168 2018 Seattle Seahawks Michael Bennett Defensive tackle 6 180 2015 Jacksonville Jaguars Evan Spencer Wide receiver 6 187 2015 Washington Redskins Noah Brown Wide receiver 7 239 2017 Dallas Cowboys References 30em External links 2014 Ohio State Buckeyes Football Information Guide 2014 Ohio State University Athletic Department Columbus, Ohio http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/osu/graphics/pdf/m-footbl/1415_guide.pdf October 28, 2014 October 31, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141031180748/http://grfx.cstv.com/schools/osu/graphics/pdf/m-footbl/1415_guide.pdf dead Ohio State Category:Ohio State Buckeyes football seasons Category:College Football Playoff National Champions Category:Big Ten Conference football champion seasons Ohio State Category:Sugar Bowl champion seasons Ohio State Football