1980 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

American college football season August 2023 January 2026 1980 Ohio State Buckeyes football Big Ten Conference Big Ten 15 15 9–3 7–1 Earle Bruce 2nd Glen Mason 1st Dennis Fryzel 2nd Calvin Murray Doug Donley Ray Ellis Keith Ferguson Calvin Murray Ohio Stadium Fiesta Bowl L 19–31 vs. Penn State The 1980 Ohio State Buckeyes football team was an American football team that represented the Ohio State University as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 1980 Big Ten season. In their second season under head coach Earle Bruce, the Buckeyes began the season ranked No. 1 in the pre-season AP poll. They finished in a tie for second place in the Big Ten, compiled a 9–3 record (7–1 in conference games), and outscored opponents by a total of 368 to 150. They lost to Penn State in the 1980 Fiesta Bowl and were ranked No. 15 in the final AP poll.1980 Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 8, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ohio-state/1980-schedule.html The team's statistical leaders included: Quarterback Art Schlichter ranked second in the Big Ten with a 139.7 passing efficiency rating and 22 total touchdowns and third with 1,930 passing yards, a 54.0% pass completion percentage, and 2,255 total yards. Running back Calvin Murray led the Big Ten with 1,267 rushing yards, 1,471 yards from scrimmage, and 6.5 yards per rushing attempt.1980 Big Ten Conference Year Summary Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 2, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/big-ten/1980.html Wide receiver Doug Donley led the Big Ten with 20.6 yard per reception and fifth with 887 receiving yards. Placekicker Vlade Janakievski led the Big Ten with 90 points scored and 45 extra points made and second with 15 field goals made. Nine Ohio State players received first-team honors on the 1980 All-Big Ten Conference football team: Murray (AP/UPI); Donley (AP/UPI); Janikievski (AP/UPI); guard Joe Lukens (AP/UPI); linebacker Marcus Marek (AP/UPI); defensive backs Ray Ellis (AP/UPI), Vince Skillings (UPI), and Todd Bell (UPI); and defensive lineman Jerome Foster (AP).Herrmann All-Big Ten Quarterback The Blade, Toledo, Ohio (AP story) December 2, 1980 30 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1350&dat=19801201&id=LWdRAAAAIBAJ&sjid=PgMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2075,1605913&hl=enHerrmann Finally On All-Big Ten Unit Kentucky New Era (AP story) December 2, 1980 16 https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=266&dat=19801129&id=GhYxAAAAIBAJ&sjid=AeEFAAAAIBAJ&pg=3397,3746729&hl=enCollege Football: All-Big Ten Detroit Free Press November 25, 1980 4D https://freep.newspapers.com/clip/3745781/college_football_all_big_ten/ The team played its home games at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Schedule 1980 AP Eastern September 13 1:30 p.m. w y 1 Syracuse Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 31–21 86,643 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-south-bend-tribune-top-rankes-ohio-s/158401327/ The South Bend Tribune Top-rankes Ohio State rallies to beat Syracuse September 14, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com September 20 1:30 p.m. w 2 Minnesota Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH ABC 47–0 87,916 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-anniston-star-ohio-state-destroys-mi/158656118/ The Anniston Star Ohio State destroys Minnesota September 21, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com September 27 1:30 p.m. w y 2 Arizona State 20 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 38–21 88,097 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-no-2-buckeyes-r/158516695/ The Des Moines Register No. 2 Buckeyes roll on September 28, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com October 4 1:30 p.m. l y 2 UCLA 11 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH ABC 0–17 88,084 https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-ucla-brings-buck/158518537/ Wisconsin State Journal UCLA brings Buckeyes back to earth October 5, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com October 11 2:00 p.m. w y 9 Northwestern Dyche Stadium Evanston, IL 63–0 29,375 https://www.newspapers.com/article/star-tribune-buckeyes-bomb-northwestern/158649932/ Star Tribune Buckeyes bomb Northwestern 63–0 October 12, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com October 18 1:30 p.m. w 9 Indiana Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH 27–17 87,957 https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-murrays-output/158655600/ Wisconsin State Journal Murray's output sparks Ohio State October 19, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com October 25 2:30 p.m. w y 10 Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium Madison, WI 21–0 79,253 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ironton-tribune-schlichter-leads-osu/158651320/ The Ironton Tribune Schlichter leads OSU over Badgers October 26, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 1 1:00 p.m. w y 9 Michigan State Spartan Stadium East Lansing, MI 48–16 77,153 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lima-news-schlichter-is-red-hot-buc/158650531/ The Lima News Schlichter is red-hot; Bucks crush Spartans November 2, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 8 1:30 p.m. w 7 Illinois Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH Illibuck 49–42 87,952 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-kokomo-tribune-buckeyes-edge-illini/158650908/ The Kokomo Tribune Buckeyes edge Illini, 49–42 November 9, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 15 2:00 p.m. w y 7 Iowa Kinnick Stadium Iowa City, IA 41–7 59,890 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-times-recorder-ohio-state-rips-iowa/158656878/ The Times Recorder Ohio State rips Iowa, awaits Michigan November 16, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 22 12:30 p.m. l 5 Michigan 10 Ohio Stadium Columbus, OH rivalry ABC 3–9 88,827 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-burlington-free-press-michigan-shuts/158657793/ The Burlington Free Press Michigan shuts down Ohio State, Rose Bowl next November 23, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com December 26 3:00 p.m. l y y 11 Penn State 10 Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ Fiesta Bowl, rivalry NBC 19–31 66,738 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-arizona-republic-penn-state-2nd-half/158455307/ The Arizona Republic Penn State 2nd half buries Ohio State December 27, 1980 November 8, 2024 Newspapers.com Game summaries Syracuse 1980 Syracuse Orangemen football team Ohio State Buckeyes 2; text-align:center collapsed Syracuse Orangemen (0–0) at #1 Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) September 13 1:30 p.m. Syracuse 14 7 0 0 Ohio State 3 6 15 7 Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio 86,643 Hazy, 85 F C Box Score First quarter SYR – Tony Sidor 21-yard pass from Dave Warner (Gary Anderson kick), 10:47. Syracuse 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:13. SYR – Chris Jilleba 4-yard pass from Dave Warner (Gary Anderson kick), 9:10. Syracuse 14–0. Drive: 3 plays, 4 yards, 1:23. OSU – Vlade Janakievski 35-yard field goal, 3:08. Syracuse 14–3. Drive: 14 plays, 62 yards, 6:02. Second quarter SYR – Dave Warner 1-yard run (Gary Anderson kick), 13:38. Syracuse 21–3. Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:30. OSU – Vlade Janakievski 34-yard field goal, 3:36. Syracuse 21–6. Drive: 11 plays, 70 yards, 3:39. OSU – Vlade Janakievski 42-yard field goal, 0:10. Syracuse 21–9. Drive: 9 plays, 46 yards, 1:39. Third quarter OSU – Doug Donley 37-yard pass from Art Schlichter (Vlade Janakievski kick), 12:45. Syracuse 21–16. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 2:15. OSU – Ricky Johnson 4-yard run (pass good), 4:39. Ohio State 24–21. Drive: 10 plays, 81 yards, 4:08. Fourth quarter OSU – Art Schlichter 10-yard run (Vlade Janakievski kick), 1:36. Ohio State 31–21. Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 4:21. Top passers SYR – Dave Warner – 10/16, 91 yards, 2 TD, INT OSU – Art Schlichter – 7/13, 107 yards, TD, 2 INT Top rushers SYR – Joe Morris – 26 rushes, 150 yards OSU – Calvin Murray – 18 rushes, 117 yards Top receivers SYR – Tony Sidor – 7 receptions, 74 yards, TD OSU – Doug Donley – 2 receptions, 58 yards, TD On September 13, Ohio State (AP No. 1) opened its season with a 31–21 victory over Syracuse at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Despite being a 27-point underdog, Syracuse led, 21–9, at halftime. Ohio State's quarterback and Heisman Trophy candidate, Art Schlichter, threw two interceptions in the first half, and then led the Buckeyes to a 22-point comeback in the second half.Ohio St. survives Syracuse scare, 31–21 Democrat and Chronicle Rudy Martzke September 14, 1980 1E, 6E https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7311424/ohio_st_survives_syracuse_scare/ After the close game with Syracuse, Ohio State dropped to No. 2 in the AP Poll as Alabama took over the No. 1 spot. Minnesota Minnesota 0 0 0 0 Ohio St 10 23 14 0 September 20 Ohio Stadium 87,916 On September 20, Ohio State (AP No. 2) easily defeated Minnesota, 47–0, before the largest crowd (87,916) in Ohio Stadium history. Ohio State led, 33–0, at halftime in the one-sided contest. Minnesota running back Garry White fumbled twice, and quarterback Tim Salem threw three interceptions to help the Buckeyes' cause.OSU slams Gophers, 47–0 Detroit Free Press September 21, 1980 1G, 5G https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7312511/osu_slams_gophers_470/ After the game, Ohio State remained ranked No. 2 in the AP Poll. Arizona State Arizona St 0 0 7 14 Ohio State 3 21 7 7 September 27 Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio 88,097 Source: Palm Beach Post yes 1 OHST Janakievski 20 yard field goal OHST 3-0 2 OHST Donley 23 yard pass from Schlichter (Janakievski kick) OHST 10-0 2 OHST Spencer 1 yard run (Janakievski kick) OHST 17-0 2 OHST Murray 1 yard run (Janakievski kick) OHST 24-0 3 ASU Weathers 3 yard pass from Pagel (Lewis kick) OHST 24-7 3 OHST Donley 10 yard pass from Schlichter (Janakievski kick) OHST 31-7 4 ASU Caldwell 46 yard blocked punt return (Lewis kick) OHST 31-14 4 OHST Williams 13 yard pass from Schlichter (Janakievski kick) OHST 38-14 4 ASU Mistler 12 yard pass from Pagel (Lewis kick) OHST 38-21 yes 1980 Arizona State Sun Devils football team On September 27, Ohio State (AP No. 2) defeated Arizona State (AP No. 20), 38–21, before a crowd of 88,097 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Art Schlichter accounted for 310 yards of total offense, including 271 passing yards and three touchdown passes. Doug Donley caught six passes for 133 yard and two touchdowns. Ohio State totaled 591 yards of total offense, and Arizona State had 440 yards.Schlichter's star on the rise Akron Beacon Journal Jack Patterson September 28, 1980 C1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7325326/schlichters_star_on_the_rise/ UCLA UCLA 3 0 14 0 Ohio St 0 0 0 0 October 4 Ohio Stadium On October 4, Ohio State (AP No. 2) was shut out by UCLA (AP No. 11), 17–0. UCLA held Ohio State scoreless for the first time in the Buckeyes' last 25 games.UCLA wins its 'Rose Bowl,' staggers Ohio State 17–0 The Courier-Journal October 5, 1980 C10 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7305053/ucla_wins_its_rose_bowl_staggers/ Ohio State fell to No. 9 in the following week's AP Poll.1980 Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule and Results Sports Reference LLC SR/College Football November 3, 2016 https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/ohio-state/1980-schedule.html At Northwestern Ohio St 21 21 14 7 Northwestern 0 0 0 0 October 11 Dyche Stadium 29,375 On October 11, Ohio State defeated Northwestern, 63–0, before a homecoming crowd of 29,375 at Dyche Stadium in Evanston. Ohio State led, 42-0, at halftime. Ohio State had 575 total yards, including 418 rushing yards. Calvin Murray had 120 yards and three touchdowns on nine carries. The night before the game, Northwestern coach was served with a lawsuit filed by 22 African American players alleging racial discrimination.Buckeyes' 63-0 romp just an athletic farce The Akron Beacon Journal October 12, 1980 B1, B6 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7358850/buckeyes_630_romp_just_an_athletic/ Indiana Indiana 7 3 0 7 Ohio St 10 7 3 7 October 18 Ohio Stadium 87,957 On October 18, Ohio State (AP No. 9) defeated Indiana, 27–17, in Columbus. Ohio State running back Calvin Murray rushed for 224 yards, the fourth highest single-game tally in Ohio State history to that time, on 35 carries and scored two touchdowns on his 22nd birthday. Mike Harkrader rushed for 117 yards on 18 carries for the Hoosiers. Harkrader became the seventh leading rusher in Big Ten history with 3,034 yards.Murray's Birthday No Party For I.U. The Indianapolis Star October 19, 1980 4-1 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7338605/murrays_birthday_no_party_for_iu/ Wisconsin Ohio St 7 14 0 0 Wisconsin 0 0 0 0 October 25 Camp Randall Stadium On October 25, Ohio State (AP No. 10) defeated Wisconsin, 21–0, in Madison. Wisconsin's defense held Art Schlichter to 89 passing yards, but Ohio State scored touchdowns after two Wisconsin fumbles and an interception. After the game, Wisconsin coach Dave McClain said, "You can't make that many mistakes. I've never been so frustrated with the mistakes."Game Badgers finally self-destruct Green Bay Press-Gazette October 26, 1980 D1–D2 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7339866/game_badgers_finally_selfdestruct/ At Michigan State Ohio St 7 17 10 14 Michigan St 7 3 0 6 November 1 Spartan Stadium 77,153 On November 1, Ohio State (AP No. 9) defeated Michigan State, 48–16, in front of a crowd of 77,153 persons at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. Ohio State tallied 603 total yards in the game, and the Buckeyes' 48 points was the most allowed by Michigan State since 1976.Spartans buried, 48–16, by Buckeyes Detroit Free Press Charlie Vincent November 2, 1980 1H, 8H https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7319972/spartans_buried_4816_by_buckeyes/ Illinois Illinois 0 7 21 14 Ohio St 14 14 7 14 November 8 Ohio Stadium On November 8, Ohio State (AP No. 7) narrowly defeated Illinois, 49–42, in Columbus. Illinois quarterback Dave Wilson set an NCAA single-season record with 621 passing yards. Art Schlichter threw four touchdown passes and broke the Ohio State career total yards record previously held by Archie Griffin.OSU survives brilliant Wilson, 49–42 Detroit Free Press November 9, 1980 7G https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7318426/osu_survives_brilliant_wilson_4942/ At Iowa Ohio St 21 3 0 17 Iowa 0 7 0 0 November 15 Kinnick Stadium 59,890 On November 15, Ohio State easily defeated Iowa, 41–7, in Iowa City. Art Schlichter threw two touchdown passes, and Calvin Murray rushed for 183 yards to lead the Buckeyes.Bucks rip Iowa, await UM invasion Kokomo (Ind.) Tribune November 16, 1980 27 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7303546/bucks_rip_iowa_await_um_invasion/ Michigan 1980 Michigan Wolverines football team Ohio State Buckeyes 2; text-align:center collapsed #10 Michigan Wolverines at #5 Ohio State Buckeyes November 22 12:45 p.m. Michigan 0 3 6 0 Ohio State 0 3 0 0 Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio 88,827 Sunny, 53 F C Gene Calhoun ABC Al Michaels and Ara Parseghian Box Score First quarter No scoring Second quarter OSU – Vlade Janakievski 33-yard field goal, 12:14. Ohio State 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 42 yards, 2:25 MICH – Ali Haji-Sheikh 43-yard field goal, 6:26. Tie 3–3. Drive: 8 plays, 46 yards, 2:17. Third quarter MICH – Anthony Carter 13-yard pass from John Wangler (kick failed), 5:00. Michigan 9–3. Drive: 14 plays, 56 yards, 6:50. Fourth quarter' No scoring Top passers MICH – John Wangler – 11/22, 120 yards, TD, 2 INT OSU – Art Schlichter – 8/26, 130 yards, INT Top rushers MICH – Butch Woolfolk – 31 rushes, 141 yards OSU – Tim Spencer – 11 rushes, 55 yards Top receivers MICH – Anthony Carter – 4 receptions, 47 yards, TD OSU – Gary Williams – 4 receptions, 50 yards On November 22, Ohio State (AP No. 5) and Michigan (AP No. 10) met in their annual rivalry game to determine the Big Ten championship. The game was played before a record crowd of 88,827 fans at Ohio Stadium and matched the conference's top scoring offense (Ohio State) against the top scoring defense (Michigan). Michigan prevailed, defeating the Buckeyes by a 9–3 score. Michigan's only touchdown came late in the third quarter on a pass from John Wangler to Anthony Carter. Ali Haji-Sheikh missed the extra point and also missed two field goal attempts. Big Ten rushing leader Calvin Murray was held to 38 yards on 14 carries. Ohio State had a chance to win late in the fourth quarter, as Art Schlichter completed a 28-yard pass to the Michigan 32-yard line with less than a minute to play. Schlichter was penalized for intentional grounding and was sacked on the next play with 13 seconds left on the clock.Defense takes U-M to Pasadena: Buckeyes throttled in a 9–3 thriller Detroit Free Press Mick McCabe November 23, 1980 1H, 12H https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7304466/defense_takes_um_to_pasadena_buckeyes/ Michigan extended its streak of not having allowed a touchdown to 18 quarters and 274 minutes.Yesterday's game brings back Snow Bowl memories Chronicle-Telegram November 23, 1980Jerry Rombach Bucks headed west, but to wrong game Chronicle-Telegram November 23, 1980 Vs. Penn State (Fiesta Bowl) 1980 Fiesta Bowl Ohio State 6 13 0 0 Penn State 7 3 7 14 December 26 Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, Arizona 66,738 NBC yes 1 PSU Curt Warner 64-yard run (Herb Menhardt kick) PSU 7-0 1 OSU Doug Donley 23-yard pass from Art Schlichter (kick failed) PSU 7-6 2 OSU Gary Williams 13-yard pass from Art Schlichter (kick failed) OSU 7-12 2 OSU Doug Donley 19-yard pass from Art Schlichter (Bob Atha kick) OSU 7-19 2 PSU Herb Menhardt 38-field goal OSU 10-19 3 PSU Todd Blackledge 3-yard run (Herb Menhardt kick) OSU 17-19 4 PSU Jonathan Williams 4-yard run (Herb Menhardt kick) PSU 24-19 4 PSU Booker Moore 37-yard run (Herb Menhardt kick) PSU 31-19 yes 1980 Fiesta Bowl 1980 Penn State Nittany Lions football team http://www.fiestabowl.org/tostitos-fiesta-bowl/tostitos-fiesta-bowl-game-history/game-results-recaps/1980-fiesta-bowl.php 1980 Fiesta Bowl - Penn State vs. Ohio State 2014-04-28 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140102154822/http://www.fiestabowl.org/tostitos-fiesta-bowl/tostitos-fiesta-bowl-game-history/game-results-recaps/1980-fiesta-bowl.php 2014-01-02 . Personnel Coaching staff Earle Bruce – Head coach – 2nd year Dennis Fryzel – Defensive coordinator (2nd year) Glen Mason – Offensive coordinator (3rd year) Bill Myles – Offensive line (4th year) Nick Saban – Defensive backs (1st year) Wayne Stanley – Running backs (2nd year) Steve Szabo – Defensive line (2nd year) Bob Tucker – Defensive outside linebackers (2nd year) Fred Zechman – Quarterbacks/receivers (2nd year) Roster 1980 Ohio State Buckeyes f 22 Fr Cedric Anderson WR 1 Jr Bob Atha QB K 38 Fr Vaughn Broadnax RB 63 Sr Scott Burns G 50 Sr Jim DeLeone C 47 Sr Doug Donley WR y Brad Dwelle TE 89 Fr John Frank TE y John Frank (tight end) Jim Gayle RB 54 Sr Luther Henson T y 88 Fr Thad Jemison WR y Ricky Johnson RB Victor Langley RB Kelvin Lindsey RB 72 So Joe Lukens T 43 Sr Calvin Murray RB y Calvin Murray (American football) Ray Myers RB 10 Jr Art Schlichter QB y 67 Sr Joe Smith G 46 So Tim Spencer Tim Spencer (American football) RB y 6 Fr Tim Stephens QB 44 Sr Gary Williams WR y Gary Williams (American football) 17 Fr Scott Woolf QB y 25 Sr Todd Bell CB y 35 So Glen Cobb LB 27 Sr Ray Ellis Ray Ellis (American football) CB y 33 Sr John Epitropoulos LB 65 Sr Keith Ferguson Keith Ferguson (American football) LB y 55 Jr Jerome Foster DL Rod Gorley DB Marcus Marek LB 28 Sr Bob Murphy DB 93 So Chris Riehm DL y Vince Skillings DB 97 Jr Mark Sullivan DL 15 Sr Al Washington LB 13 Sr Vlade Janakievski K 19 Sr Tom Orosz P y http://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/1980_Roster.pdf *Earle Bruce *Dennis Fryzel (DC) Nick Saban (DB) Depth chart I-Formation 3-4 Yes No No 10 Art Schlichter 1 Bob Atha 43 Calvin Murray 26 Jimmy Gayle 46 Tim Spencer 38 Vaughn Broadnax 22 Big Dog 44 Gary Williams 88 Thad Jemison SE 47 Doug Donley 22 Cedric Anderson FL 81 Brad Dwelle 82 Ron Barwig 89 John Frank 67 Joe Smith 63 Scott Burris 50 Jim DeLeone 72 Joe Lukens 54 Luther Henson 15 Al Washington 96 Mike D'Andrea 35 Glen Cobb 59 John Epitropoulos 36 Marcus Marek 65 Keith Ferguson 86 Ben Lee 28 Bob Murphy 16 Rod Gorley 25 Todd Bell 2 Shaun Gayle ROV 48 Vince Skillings 27 Ray Ellis 4 Norm Burrows 55 Jerome Foster 73 Reggie Echols 97 Mark Sullivan 99 Nick Miller 93 Chris Riehm 90 Tony Megaro 13 Vlade Janakievski 19 Tom Orosz 57 John Hutchings 85 85 No 1981 Ohio State Football Media Guide References Ohio State Category:Ohio State Buckeyes football seasons Ohio State Buckeyes football