2010 Ohio State Buckeyes football team
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The 2010 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented The Ohio State University
in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season
. The Buckeyes were coached by Jim Tressel
and played their home games in Ohio Stadium
in Columbus, Ohio
. They were members of the Big Ten Conference
. They finished the season 12–1 and 7–1 in Big Ten play, and as co-conference champions with Michigan State
and Wisconsin
. The Buckeyes earned a BCS
berth for the sixth consecutive year. They were invited to the Sugar Bowl
where they defeated Arkansas
, 31–26. It was the school's first win a bowl game against a team from the Southeastern Conference
, having lost its previous nine such contests. On July 8, 2011, in the wake of NCAA violations, Ohio State vacated all of its victories, as well as the conference and Sugar Bowl championships, from the 2010 season as self-imposed sanctions.
. Ohio State lost to USC
and Purdue
in the 2009 football season, preventing them from going to the BCS National Championship Game
. However with a late season run, the Buckeyes finished as the outright Big Ten champions and won the 2010 Rose Bowl
over the Oregon Ducks
26–17. Ohio State entered the 2010 season ranked #2 in the coaches poll.
86 Ballard, Jake TE 6-6 256 Sr. Springboro, Ohio (Springboro) - UDFA: New York Giants
64 Cordle, Jim C 6-4 297 Sr. Lancaster, Ohio (Lancaster) - UDFA: New York Giants
92 Denlinger, Todd DL 6-2 292 Sr. Troy, Ohio (Troy)
33 Gantz, Joe RB 6-0 199 Sr. Wooster, Ohio (Wooster)
57 Ingham, Tom DE 6-1 243 Sr. Centerville, Ohio (Centerville)
66 Moses, Andrew OL 6-3 280 Sr. Dublin, Ohio (Bishop Watterson)
20 Pettrey, Aaron K 6-2 199 Sr. Raceland, Ky. (Raceland-Worthington)
83 Potokar, Dan WR 6-0 180 Sr. Grove City, Ohio (Grove City)
9 Rose, Robert DL 6-5 285 Sr. Cleveland, Ohio (Glenville) - UDFA: Miami Dolphins
21 Russell, Anderson DB 6-0 205 Sr. Atlanta, Ga. (Marist) - UDFA: Washington Redskins
82 Small, Ray WR 5-11 180 Sr. Cleveland, Ohio (Glenville) - UDFA: Indianapolis Colts via Minnesota Vikings
48 Thoma, Jon P 6-2 201 Sr. Louisville, Ohio (St. Thomas Aquinas)
24 Williams, Marcus RB 5-10 202 Sr. Ironton, Ohio (Ironton)
87 Wilson, Lawrence DL 6-4 274 Sr. Akron, Ohio (St. Vincent-St. Mary High School)
- Junior Redshirt Defensive End - Round: 4 / Pick: 116 - Pittsburgh Steelers
Rocco Pentello - Redshirt Sophomore Safety (Ashland)
Duron Carter - Sophomore Wide Receiver (Coffeyville Community College)
less than two minutes into the game. After a Marshall three and out, the Buckeyes again worked quickly scoring another touchdown, and within the first five minutes of the game, Ohio State led Marshall 14-0. Marshall came back late in the first quarter with a field goal block and return by Ahmed Shakoor, closing the gap to one touchdown. However, after that touchdown, Ohio State took control heading into halftime. A 65 yard touchdown pass to Dane Sanzenbacher
, a 45 yard run by Brandon Saine
and an interception return with 2:58 to go in the second quarter, allowed the Buckeyes to go into halftime with 35-7 lead. With the start of the third quarter, Ohio State scored their final touchdown, an 11 yard pass to DeVier Posey
. Pryor left the game in the middle of the fourth quarter along with many other starters. Devin Barclay
hit a 34 yard field goal and ended the scoring of the Buckeyes. Ohio State won the game 45-7 (victory vacated), beginning their 2010 season with a record of 1-0.
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with memories of the 2003 Fiesta Bowl
in which Ohio State
won their last national championship. The game began with good defense by both teams, with no points scored in the beginning of the 1st quarter. However, Devin Barclay
broke the scoreless tie with a field goal late in the first quarter. Miami then ran back the kickoff following the field goal to give them the lead, which they would later add to with a field goal in the second quarter, giving them a 10-3 lead. Terrelle Pryor
and the Buckeyes drove down the field and within three plays, scored a touchdown to tie the game. The second quarter saw plentiful scoring by both teams. After the Ohio State touchdown, the Buckeyes added a field goal and a touchdown by Dan Herron. Miami, after falling behind 20-10, returned a punt for a touchdown which brought them within three points. After two more field goals by Ohio State, the Buckeyes went into halftime with a 26-17 lead. Through interceptions by Jacory Harris
the Buckeyes would score a touchdown and eventually get a field goal and head into the fourth quarter with a 36-17 lead. An early touchdown by Miami in the fourth quarter capped the scoring, with a final score of 36-24. (victory vacated) Ohio State continued their streak of winning games against ranked teams, now at five, going back to the 2009 season
. Barclay tied an Ohio State record in the game, kicking five field goals.
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coming off an emotional victory over Miami (FL). Ohio State broke the game open with an early turnover which resulted in an Ohio State field goal. After a good defensive stop, Ohio State drove down the field again to score and gave the Buckeyes a 10-0 lead. Throughout the first half, Ohio turned over the ball and allowed Ohio State to receive good field position. By the end of the first quarter Ohio State led the game 17-0. Throughout the rest of the first half, Ohio State maintained their shut-out lead on the Bobcats, scoring a field goal and two touchdowns. Going into halftime, Ohio State held a 34-0 lead, their largest of the first three games of the season. Ohio State began subbing in second-string players throughout the second half. The Buckeyes scored a safety on a Cameron Heyward
tackle. However, bad special teams play continued for the Buckeyes with a blocked punt late in the third quarter. Ohio was able to score a touchdown midway through the fourth quarter to give them their first points of the day. Ohio State continued their dominance in the early going of the season, beating Ohio 43-7 and moving to 3-0 (all subsequently vacated). Pryor set an Ohio State record by completing 16 consecutive passes.
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ending their 2010 non-conference schedule. Ohio State scored early and often, with Terrelle Pryor
rushing for a touchdown and connecting with Dane Sanzenbacher
for another in the first quarter, and also adding points with a Dan Herron rushing touchdown and a Devin Barclay
field goal, putting the Buckeyes up 24-0 at the end of the first quarter. In the second, the Eagles scored twice on a Dwayne Priest run and a touchdown pass by Alex Gillett to Kinsman Thomas. However Ohio State responded, and Sanzenbacher caught two more passes from Pryor for touchdowns, and at the end of the first half the Buckeyes led 38-14. The second half saw the Buckeyes pull away, scoring five more touchdowns including another Pryor-to-Sanzenbacher connection, and redshirt freshman Jaamal Berry's first collegiate touchdown. The end of the third quarter saw the Ohio State second and third string players enter the game. However, Jim Tressel
and the Buckeyes did not relent. In the end Buckeyes won the rout 73-20, the most points scored by Ohio State in 60 years and the most ever by a team coached by Jim Tressel. Sanzenbacher tied an Ohio State record with four touchdown receptions. Pryor had six touchdowns on the day; four passing, one rushing, and one receiving. Ohio State ended their 2010 non-conference schedule with a record of 4-0 (all subsequently vacated), staying in the national championship hunt.
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began their Big Ten schedule with their first road game of the year, against the Illinois Fighting Illini
. Illinois began the scoring with a quarterback run by Nathan Scheelhaase
. Ohio State answered with an 8 yard touchdown pass from Terrelle Pryor
to Brandon Saine
, and the teams were tied at 7 after the first quarter. In the second, Derek Dimke hit a 27 yard field goal for the Fighting Illini to give them a 10-7 lead, but Ohio State came back with a touchdown reception by Dane Sanzenbacher
. Pryor was briefly knocked from the game with a leg injury, and though he returned, he was limited for the rest of the game. Illinois closed the gap to four points, but Ohio State clinched the win with a touchdown run by Dan Herron late in the fourth quarter, and defeated Illinois 24-13 (victory vacated), retaining the Illibuck
trophy.
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. From the beginning of the game, Ohio State opened up on the run following Terrelle Pryor's
injury in the previous game. Dan Herron scored on a 39 yard touchdown run within the first five minutes of the game which began a first half of many scores for Ohio State. Pryor connected with one of the most productive quarterback-to-wide receiver combos in 2010 with a touchdown pass to Dane Sanzenbacher
. Entering the second quarter, Ohio State led the Indiana Hoosiers 14-0. However, the Buckeyes were not done scoring and quickly scored on Brandon Saine
60 yard touchdown run, and a touchdown pass from Pryor to DeVier Posey
. With the seconds in the first half waining down, Ohio State connected on a field goal by Devin Barclay
to extend their halftime lead to 31-0. With the beginning of the second half Ohio State scored after a defensive stop, a touchdown pass to Herron, Ohio State's last score of the day. Indiana overcame the Ohio State defense with the second-string coming into the game. Indiana scored on a field goal late in the third quarter and a touchdown in the fourth. Ohio State won the game 38-10 extending their winning streak and moving to 6-0 (0-0 after victories were vacated). This would have been coach Jim Tressel
's 100th win at Ohio State.
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Trouble began for the Buckeyes on the opening kickoff; David Gilreath sprinted 97 yards for a touchdown to give the Badgers a 7-0 lead. Offensively, the Buckeyes struggled early with no real production on drives throughout the first quarter. With the Wisconsin defense clamping down and the Badger offense successfully running the ball on Ohio State's defense, Wisconsin jumped out to a 21-0 lead midway through the second quarter via a pair of John Clay
touchdown carries. Buckeye LB Andrew Sweat intercepted Wisconsin QB Scott Tolzien
, but the Ohio State offense was stopped on the Wisconsin goal-line and had to settle for a field goal. On a later drive into Wisconsin territory, a missed field goal by Ohio State kicker Devin Barclay
kept the score 21-3 at the end of the first half.
The Buckeyes drove down the field on their first drive of the second half and scored on a 13 yard run by RB Dan Herron, making the score 21-10. A stop by the Ohio State defense led to another touchdown drive by the Buckeyes, who scored on another Dan Herron touchdown. Ohio State converted the ensuing two point conversion, which brought the Buckeyes within three points of a tie, the score being 21-18 Wisconsin. However, Badger QB Scott Tolzien led the Badgers on a long drive, punctuated by a 12 yard touchdown run by James White, making the score 28-18 in favor of Wisconsin. After another unsuccessful drive by Ohio State, the Badgers added a field goal to their lead, making the score 31-18. On Ohio State's final drive of the game, Terrelle Pryor
threw an interception to Wisconsin LB Blake Sorensen to seal the huge Wisconsin upset. The loss snapped Jim Tressel's 3 game winning streak against Wisconsin from 2007 to 2009 and dropped Tressel to 4-4 against Wisconsin overall.
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who accomplished an upset victory over the Buckeyes in 2009. Within the fist five minutes of the ballgame, Ohio State jumped out to an early 7-0 lead on the Boilermakers with a Dan Herron 10 yard touchdown run. Another Herron run would give the Buckeyes a 14-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. Defensive stops and a good running and passing game gave the Buckeyes an advantage heading into the second quarter where Jordan Hall
scored a touchdown run, and DeVier Posey
, Dane Sanzenbacher
, and Corey Brown all received touchdown receptions from quarterback Terrelle Pryor
. At halftime of this homecoming game, Ohio State held a commanding 42-0 lead. Both teams exchanged possessions throughout the third and fourth quarter with the Ohio State second and third string players entering the game. In the middle of the fourth quarter, backup quarter Joe Bauserman completed a touchdown reception to make the final score of the ballgame 49-0 (victory vacated). The Buckeyes pounded Purdue on offense, and the 2010 Buckeye defense pitched their first shutout of the season.
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. The game began with a good first drive by the Buckeyes, who on 7 plays got down to the Penn State goal line, however they were only able to get a field goal out of the drive. It would be Penn State who would dominate the Buckeye defense and the field for the rest of the first half. Penn State responded quickly halfway through the first quarter scoring on a McGloin touchdown, giving Penn State the lead. During the second quarter an early touchdown pass from McGloin to Moye gave Penn State a 14-3 lead and eyeing an upset as they headed to halftime with the same score. Following the touchdown with 11 minutes in the second quarter, Penn State would be shutout by Buckeye defense. The Ohio State team which came out in the beginning of the third quarter was much different than the team that went in at halftime. The Ohio State offense caught fire and scored a touchdown midway through the third quarter and scored another touchdown on a Devon Torrence interception for a touchdown. Ohio State began pulling away in the fourth quarter on a spectacular catch by Dane Sanzenbacher and other interception returned for a touchdown. A Jake Stoneburner reception for touchdown ended the scoring by both teams and made the final score 38-14 in favor of the Ohio State Buckeyes (victory vacated).
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which the Buckeyes had to win to keep in the Big Ten championship race. Like the previous game against Penn State, the Buckeyes did not come out sharp and was not able to score until the second quarter. It would be Ricky Stanzi
who drove down the field for the first score of the game, giving the Hawkeyes a 7-0 lead on Senior Day. The Buckeyes continued to look sluggish as they were only able to score an 18 yard field goal, their only points of the first half. A defensive game was setup as the two teams went to halftime with Iowa holding a 7-3 lead. The Buckeyes scored their first touchdown on their second possession of the third quarter with a Terrelle Pryor
touchdown reception giving the Buckeyes their first lead of the game, 10-7. Iowa countered the score with a field goal bringing the game back to a tie heading into the fourth quarter. A Pryor interception gave way to an Iowa touchdown midway through the fourth quarter and the Hawkeyes taking control of the game with a 17-10 lead. The Buckeyes were only able to score on a 48 yard field goal, shortening Iowa's led to four points. With a defensive stop by the Buckeyes, it was up to the Ohio State offensive to make a comeback to win the game. On 4th and 10, it was Terrelle Pryor who would give Ohio State life by running for the 1st down, which kept a good drive alive. Ohio State ended up scoring on a Dan Herron run and took the lead 20-17 with less than two minutes in the game. Following a defensive stop, the Buckeyes were able to win the ballgame and keep themselves in the Big Ten championship race (victories and share of Big Ten title vacated).
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. Ohio State wore uniforms that paid tribute to the 1942 national championship team, which was honored before the game.
After a scoreless first quarter in which Michigan's defense proved more resilient than expected, the Buckeyes broke through first on a 33 yard field goal by Devin Barclay
. Ohio State added to their lead with Terrelle Pryor
's seven-yard touchdown pass to Dane Sanzenbacher
. The Wolverines closed the gap to 10-7 on Michael Shaw's 1 yard run, but Jordan Hall returned the ensuing kickoff 85 yards, and the Buckeyes remained in control. They added two more touchdowns and two more field goals, and Ohio State trounced Michigan 37-7 (victory vacated).
With the win, the Buckeyes finished the season at 11-1, clinching a share of the Big Ten title. This season marked the 6th consecutive season in which Ohio State won or tied for the conference lead. The Buckeyes also set a new school mark with their seventh consecutive victory against the Wolverines, the longest streak for Ohio State since the rivalry was first played in 1897. Buckeyes head coach Jim Tressel
was 9-1 against Michigan (8-1 after the victory was vacated).
After the 2010 season, an NCAA investigation was launched into rules violations by Ohio State, which included allegations that Buckeyes head coach Jim Tressel
knowingly played ineligible players during several 2010 games, including the Michigan game. The NCAA investigation, which resulted in Tressel's resignation, is ongoing and may lead to sanctions, including vacating Ohio State's 2010 victory over Michigan. For this reason, the Columbus Dispatch reported in May 2011 that Ohio State had delayed the award of its traditional "gold pants" charms for the 2010 victory over Michigan.
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took a gamble and attempted an off-side kick that Arkansas recovered at the 50-yard line. With a short field, Arkansas struck back with Ryan Mallett connecting with Joe Adams on a 17 yard pass. Dan Herron added a 9 yard run, and Sanzenbacher and DeVier Posey caught touchdown passes of 15 and 43 yards respectively to give the Buckeyes a big lead. Zach Hocker hit a 20 yard field goal as time expired and the Razorbacks were down 28-10 at the half.
In the third quarter, Hocker and Devin Barclay traded field goals, and then the momentum shifted towards Arkansas. Mallett connected with Jarius Wright for a touchdown, then made the two-point conversion on a pass to D. J. Williams to pull within ten. The Razorbacks closed the gap further in the fourth, on a safety by Jake Bequette and another field goal by Hocker. With just over a minute left, Arkansas blocked Ohio State's punt and recovered on the 18 yard line. However, Mallett's first pass was incomplete and then his next pass was intercepted. The Buckeyes then ran out the clock and won, 31-26 (victory vacated). This would have been Ohio State's first bowl win over an SEC opponent, however they would later vacate this win, and all wins in this season, due to NCAA violation.
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The first five games of the season will be played without the participation of five players: Terrelle Pryor
, Devier Posey, Mike Adams
, Solomon Thomas, and Boom Herron were part of a scandal that involved selling memorabillia to the owner of a Columbus tattoo parlor. On March 8, 2011, it was reported that Tressel knew about it as early as April 2010 through an anonymous e-mail. As of result, Tressel received a two-game suspension for failing to notify authorities of the players' wrongdoings. Tressel later decided to sit out the first five games in order to allow him to face the adversity with the five players. On May 30, 2011, Tressel tendered his resignation from the head coaching position. Assistant head coach Luke Fickell, who was to take over during Tressel's suspension, was named interim head coach. On June 8, returning starting Quarterback Terrelle Pryor announced his intention to forgo his senior season, "in the best interest of [his] teammates," in light of his suspension and ongoing investigation by the NCAA.
Ohio State University
The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States...
in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season
2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season
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. The Buckeyes were coached by Jim Tressel
Jim Tressel
James Patrick Tressel is a gameday consultant for the Indianapolis Colts, and former collegiate football head coach at both The Ohio State University from 2001 to 2011 and at Youngstown State University from 1986 to 2000. Tressel is most notable for his time at Ohio State. He was hired by the...
and played their home games in Ohio Stadium
Ohio Stadium
Ohio Stadium is the home of the Ohio State Buckeyes football team and is located on the campus of The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. The stadium was added to the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service on March 22, 1974...
in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
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. They were members of the Big Ten Conference
Big Ten Conference
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. They finished the season 12–1 and 7–1 in Big Ten play, and as co-conference champions with Michigan State
2010 Michigan State Spartans football team
The 2010 Michigan State Spartans football team competed on behalf of Michigan State University in the Big Ten Conference during the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Head coach Mark Dantonio was in his fourth season with the Spartans...
and Wisconsin
2010 Wisconsin Badgers football team
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. The Buckeyes earned a BCS
Bowl Championship Series
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berth for the sixth consecutive year. They were invited to the Sugar Bowl
2011 Sugar Bowl
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where they defeated Arkansas
2010 Arkansas Razorbacks football team
The 2010 Arkansas Razorbacks football team represented the University of Arkansas in the 2010 football season. The team played five home games at Razorback Stadium and two home games at War Memorial Stadium. Coach Bobby Petrino was in his third year with the Razorbacks. They were members of the...
, 31–26. It was the school's first win a bowl game against a team from the Southeastern Conference
Southeastern Conference
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, having lost its previous nine such contests. On July 8, 2011, in the wake of NCAA violations, Ohio State vacated all of its victories, as well as the conference and Sugar Bowl championships, from the 2010 season as self-imposed sanctions.
Previous season
The Buckeyes entered the 2010 football season coming off of an 11–2 season and going 7–1 in the Big TenBig Ten Conference
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. Ohio State lost to USC
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and Purdue
2009 Purdue Boilermakers football team
The 2009 Purdue Boilermakers football team represented Purdue University in the 2009–2010 college football season. They played their home games at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. It was Danny Hope's first season as head coach following the retirement of Joe Tiller following the 2008...
in the 2009 football season, preventing them from going to the BCS National Championship Game
BCS National Championship Game
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. However with a late season run, the Buckeyes finished as the outright Big Ten champions and won the 2010 Rose Bowl
2010 Rose Bowl
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over the Oregon Ducks
2009 Oregon Ducks football team
The 2009 Oregon Ducks football team represented the University of Oregon in the college football season of 2009. The team was led by head coach Chip Kelly in his first season as a head coach at the Division I FBS level. Kelly was only the third Ducks head coach since 1977 and led the Ducks to a...
26–17. Ohio State entered the 2010 season ranked #2 in the coaches poll.
2010 NFL Draft class
| Round | Pick # | Team | Player | Position |
| 4 | 18 | Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC... |
Thaddeus Gibson Thaddeus Gibson Thaddeus Gibson is an American football linebacker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft... |
Defensive End |
| 7 | 35 | Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC... |
Doug Worthington Doug Worthington Doug Worthington Jr. is an American football Defensive End and Nose Tackle for the Washington Redskins. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 7th round of the 2010 NFL Draft, 242nd Overall. He played football collegiately at Ohio State but previously played football at St... |
Defensive Tackle |
| 7 | 37 | Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League... |
Kurt Coleman Kurt Coleman Kurt Coleman is an American football safety for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Eagles in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.-Early years:... |
Strong Safety |
| 7 | 45 | Miami Dolphins Miami Dolphins The Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
Austin Spitler | Linebacker |
Unsigned seniors
13 Amos, Andre CB 6-1 183 Sr. Middletown, Ohio (Middletown)86 Ballard, Jake TE 6-6 256 Sr. Springboro, Ohio (Springboro) - UDFA: New York Giants
64 Cordle, Jim C 6-4 297 Sr. Lancaster, Ohio (Lancaster) - UDFA: New York Giants
92 Denlinger, Todd DL 6-2 292 Sr. Troy, Ohio (Troy)
33 Gantz, Joe RB 6-0 199 Sr. Wooster, Ohio (Wooster)
57 Ingham, Tom DE 6-1 243 Sr. Centerville, Ohio (Centerville)
66 Moses, Andrew OL 6-3 280 Sr. Dublin, Ohio (Bishop Watterson)
20 Pettrey, Aaron K 6-2 199 Sr. Raceland, Ky. (Raceland-Worthington)
83 Potokar, Dan WR 6-0 180 Sr. Grove City, Ohio (Grove City)
9 Rose, Robert DL 6-5 285 Sr. Cleveland, Ohio (Glenville) - UDFA: Miami Dolphins
21 Russell, Anderson DB 6-0 205 Sr. Atlanta, Ga. (Marist) - UDFA: Washington Redskins
82 Small, Ray WR 5-11 180 Sr. Cleveland, Ohio (Glenville) - UDFA: Indianapolis Colts via Minnesota Vikings
48 Thoma, Jon P 6-2 201 Sr. Louisville, Ohio (St. Thomas Aquinas)
24 Williams, Marcus RB 5-10 202 Sr. Ironton, Ohio (Ironton)
87 Wilson, Lawrence DL 6-4 274 Sr. Akron, Ohio (St. Vincent-St. Mary High School)
NFL Draft early entries
Thaddeus GibsonThaddeus Gibson
Thaddeus Gibson is an American football linebacker for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft...
- Junior Redshirt Defensive End - Round: 4 / Pick: 116 - Pittsburgh Steelers
Transfers out
Lamaar Thomas - Sophomore Wide Receiver (New Mexico)Rocco Pentello - Redshirt Sophomore Safety (Ashland)
Duron Carter - Sophomore Wide Receiver (Coffeyville Community College)
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Marshall
In their first night game season opener since 2003, the Ohio State Buckeyes began the 2010 season playing the Marshall Thundering Herd. Ohio State worked early, recovering a fumble by Marshall on the opening kickoff and eventually scoring on a 6 yard pass from Terrelle PryorTerrelle Pryor
Terrelle Pryor is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was the starting quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2008−2010...
less than two minutes into the game. After a Marshall three and out, the Buckeyes again worked quickly scoring another touchdown, and within the first five minutes of the game, Ohio State led Marshall 14-0. Marshall came back late in the first quarter with a field goal block and return by Ahmed Shakoor, closing the gap to one touchdown. However, after that touchdown, Ohio State took control heading into halftime. A 65 yard touchdown pass to Dane Sanzenbacher
Dane Sanzenbacher
Dane Sanzenbacher is an American football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was signed by the Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Ohio State.-High school career:...
, a 45 yard run by Brandon Saine
Brandon Saine
Brandon Croft Saine is an American football running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Ohio State University. He played high school football and ran track for the Piqua Indians...
and an interception return with 2:58 to go in the second quarter, allowed the Buckeyes to go into halftime with 35-7 lead. With the start of the third quarter, Ohio State scored their final touchdown, an 11 yard pass to DeVier Posey
DeVier Posey
DeVier Posey is an American college football wide receiver for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Posey attended La Salle High School in Cincinnati, Ohio...
. Pryor left the game in the middle of the fourth quarter along with many other starters. Devin Barclay
Devin Barclay
Devin Barclay is an amateur American football placekicker for The Ohio State Buckeyes. He was formerly a professional soccer player, who last played for the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer....
hit a 34 yard field goal and ended the scoring of the Buckeyes. Ohio State won the game 45-7 (victory vacated), beginning their 2010 season with a record of 1-0.
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- OSU – (13:42) Posey 22 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 4 plays, 22 yards, 1:09. (Buckeyes 7–0)
- OSU – (10:27) Saine 4 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 3 plays, 49 yards, 1:04. (Buckeyes 14–0)
- MAR – (2:21) Shakoor 45 yard blocked field goal return, TOUCHDOWN. Warner extra point is GOOD. (Buckeyes 14–7)
- OSU – (1:22) Sanzenbacher 65 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 2 plays, 68 yards, 0:52. (Buckeyes 21–7)
2nd Quarter
- OSU – (3:49) Saine 45 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 7 plays, 91 yards, 3:18. (Buckeyes 28–7)
- OSU – (2:46) Rolle 30 yard interception return, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. (Buckeyes 35–7)
3rd Quarter
- OSU – (10:17) Posey 11 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 4:37. (Buckeyes 42–7)
4th Quarter
- OSU – (7:28) Barclay 34 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 6 plays, 24 yards, 3:14. (Buckeyes 45–7)
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Miami (FL)
Ohio State entered their 2010 game against Miami (FL)2010 Miami Hurricanes football team
The 2010 Miami Hurricanes football team represented the University of Miami during the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Hurricanes were coached by Randy Shannon during the regular season, then coached by Jeff Stoutland during their bowl game and played their home games at Sun Life...
with memories of the 2003 Fiesta Bowl
2003 Fiesta Bowl
The 2003 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl took place on January 3,2003 in Tempe, Arizona at Sun Devil Stadium. The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Miami Hurricanes by a score of 31–24 in double overtime. It also served as the BCS National Championship Game for the 2002 NCAA Division I-A football season...
in which Ohio State
2002 Ohio State Buckeyes football team
The 2002 Ohio State Buckeyes football team was the national champion of the 2002 college football season. The team was the first in Division I-A history to finish its season at 14–0, and the second to win 14 games, following BYU's 14–1 season in 1996...
won their last national championship. The game began with good defense by both teams, with no points scored in the beginning of the 1st quarter. However, Devin Barclay
Devin Barclay
Devin Barclay is an amateur American football placekicker for The Ohio State Buckeyes. He was formerly a professional soccer player, who last played for the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer....
broke the scoreless tie with a field goal late in the first quarter. Miami then ran back the kickoff following the field goal to give them the lead, which they would later add to with a field goal in the second quarter, giving them a 10-3 lead. Terrelle Pryor
Terrelle Pryor
Terrelle Pryor is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was the starting quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2008−2010...
and the Buckeyes drove down the field and within three plays, scored a touchdown to tie the game. The second quarter saw plentiful scoring by both teams. After the Ohio State touchdown, the Buckeyes added a field goal and a touchdown by Dan Herron. Miami, after falling behind 20-10, returned a punt for a touchdown which brought them within three points. After two more field goals by Ohio State, the Buckeyes went into halftime with a 26-17 lead. Through interceptions by Jacory Harris
Jacory Harris
Jacory Sherrod Harris is an American football quarterback, in very loose terms, who played for the University of Miami Hurricanes....
the Buckeyes would score a touchdown and eventually get a field goal and head into the fourth quarter with a 36-17 lead. An early touchdown by Miami in the fourth quarter capped the scoring, with a final score of 36-24. (victory vacated) Ohio State continued their streak of winning games against ranked teams, now at five, going back to the 2009 season
2009 Ohio State Buckeyes football team
The 2009 Ohio State Buckeyes football team competed in football on behalf of The Ohio State University for the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Buckeyes were coached by Jim Tressel and played their home games in Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. They finished with a record of 11–2 and...
. Barclay tied an Ohio State record in the game, kicking five field goals.
1st Quarter
- OSU – (5:57) Barclay 24 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 7 plays, 18 yards, 2:42. (Buckeyes 3–0)
- MIA – (5:45) Miller 88 yard kickoff return, TOUCHDOWN. Bosher extra point is GOOD. (Hurricanes 7–3)
2nd Quarter
- MIA – (13:05) Bosher 51 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 7 plays, 19 yards, 1:58. (Hurricanes 10–3)
- OSU – (12:23) Saine 18 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 2 plays, 80 yards, 0:36. (10–10)
- OSU – (7:03) Barclay 41 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 10 plays, 36 yards, 3:01. (Buckeyes 13–10)
- OSU – (6:17) Herron 4 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 2 plays, 19 yards, 0:33. (Buckeyes 20–10)
- MIA – (3:04) Benjamin 79 yard punt return, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. (Buckeyes 20–17)
- OSU – (1:01) Barclay 21 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 9 plays, 24 yards, 1:50. (Buckeyes 23–17)
- OSU – (0:01) Barclay 24 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 7 plays, 20 yards, 0:49. (Buckeyes 26–17)
3rd Quarter
- OSU – (10:16) Pryor 13 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 2 plays, 15 yards, 0:50. (Buckeyes 33–17)
- OSU – (1:29) Barclay 24 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 0:52. (Buckeyes 36–17)
4th Quarter
- MIA – (14:52) Ford 9 yard reception from Harris, TOUCHDOWN. Bosher extra point is GOOD. Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 1:37. (Buckeyes 36–24).
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Ohio
Ohio State entered the 2010 matchup with the Ohio Bobcats2010 Ohio Bobcats football team
The 2010 Ohio Bobcats football team represented Ohio University during the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bobcats, led by sixth-year head coach Frank Solich, competed in the East Division of the Mid-American Conference and played their home games at Peden Stadium...
coming off an emotional victory over Miami (FL). Ohio State broke the game open with an early turnover which resulted in an Ohio State field goal. After a good defensive stop, Ohio State drove down the field again to score and gave the Buckeyes a 10-0 lead. Throughout the first half, Ohio turned over the ball and allowed Ohio State to receive good field position. By the end of the first quarter Ohio State led the game 17-0. Throughout the rest of the first half, Ohio State maintained their shut-out lead on the Bobcats, scoring a field goal and two touchdowns. Going into halftime, Ohio State held a 34-0 lead, their largest of the first three games of the season. Ohio State began subbing in second-string players throughout the second half. The Buckeyes scored a safety on a Cameron Heyward
Cameron Heyward
-Pittsburgh Steelers:Heyward was drafted in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.On July 29, 2011, Heyward signed a four-year deal with an option of a fifth year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers...
tackle. However, bad special teams play continued for the Buckeyes with a blocked punt late in the third quarter. Ohio was able to score a touchdown midway through the fourth quarter to give them their first points of the day. Ohio State continued their dominance in the early going of the season, beating Ohio 43-7 and moving to 3-0 (all subsequently vacated). Pryor set an Ohio State record by completing 16 consecutive passes.
1st Quarter
- OSU – (12:05) Barclay 32 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 5 plays, 16 yards, 2:06. (Buckeyes 3–0)
- OSU – (5:53) Saine 9 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 8 plays, 55 yards, 4:12. (Buckeyes 10–0)
- OSU – (3:11) Pryor 13 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 4 plays, 16 yards, 1:33. (Buckeyes 17–0)
2nd Quarter
- OSU – (13:17) Barclay 33 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 9 plays, 41 yards, 3:07. (Buckeyes 20–0)
- OSU – (10:25) Stoneburner 5 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 4 plays, 33 yards, 2:07. (Buckeyes 27–0)
- OSU – (8:22) Herron 2 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 3 plays, 40 yards, 1:13. (Buckeyes 34–0)
3rd Quarter
- OSU – (6:09) Davidson tackled in the end zone, SAFETY. (Buckeyes 36–0)
- OSU – (0:41) Herron 1 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 5:28. (Buckeyes 43–0)
4th Quarter
- OHIO – (6:14) McCrae 11 yard reception from Jackson, TOUCHDOWN. Weller extra point is GOOD. Drive: 9 plays, 61 yards, 5:42. (Buckeyes 43–7)
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Eastern Michigan
Ohio State played their fourth consecutive home game against the Eastern Michigan EaglesEastern Michigan Eagles
The Eastern Michigan Eagles, formerly known as the Eastern Michigan Hurons, are the athletic teams for Eastern Michigan University. Altogether, they have won three NCAA Division II national championships and 13 NAIA Division I national championships in five different sports The Eastern Michigan...
ending their 2010 non-conference schedule. Ohio State scored early and often, with Terrelle Pryor
Terrelle Pryor
Terrelle Pryor is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was the starting quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2008−2010...
rushing for a touchdown and connecting with Dane Sanzenbacher
Dane Sanzenbacher
Dane Sanzenbacher is an American football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was signed by the Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Ohio State.-High school career:...
for another in the first quarter, and also adding points with a Dan Herron rushing touchdown and a Devin Barclay
Devin Barclay
Devin Barclay is an amateur American football placekicker for The Ohio State Buckeyes. He was formerly a professional soccer player, who last played for the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer....
field goal, putting the Buckeyes up 24-0 at the end of the first quarter. In the second, the Eagles scored twice on a Dwayne Priest run and a touchdown pass by Alex Gillett to Kinsman Thomas. However Ohio State responded, and Sanzenbacher caught two more passes from Pryor for touchdowns, and at the end of the first half the Buckeyes led 38-14. The second half saw the Buckeyes pull away, scoring five more touchdowns including another Pryor-to-Sanzenbacher connection, and redshirt freshman Jaamal Berry's first collegiate touchdown. The end of the third quarter saw the Ohio State second and third string players enter the game. However, Jim Tressel
Jim Tressel
James Patrick Tressel is a gameday consultant for the Indianapolis Colts, and former collegiate football head coach at both The Ohio State University from 2001 to 2011 and at Youngstown State University from 1986 to 2000. Tressel is most notable for his time at Ohio State. He was hired by the...
and the Buckeyes did not relent. In the end Buckeyes won the rout 73-20, the most points scored by Ohio State in 60 years and the most ever by a team coached by Jim Tressel. Sanzenbacher tied an Ohio State record with four touchdown receptions. Pryor had six touchdowns on the day; four passing, one rushing, and one receiving. Ohio State ended their 2010 non-conference schedule with a record of 4-0 (all subsequently vacated), staying in the national championship hunt.
1st Quarter
- OSU – (13:04) Pryor 53 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 3 plays, 56 yards, 1:04. (Buckeyes 7–0)
- OSU – (10:55) Sanzenbacher 31 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 3 plays, 65 yards, 0:58. (Buckeyes 14–0)
- OSU – (6:41) Barclay 42 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 3 plays, 6 yards, 1:03. (Buckeyes 17–0)
- OSU – (0:30) Herron 7 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 5:06. (Buckeyes 24–0)
2nd Quarter
- EMU – (10:47) Priest 2 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Graham extra point is GOOD. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:43. (Buckeyes 24–7)
- OSU – (7:44) Sanzenbacher 9 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 3:03. (Buckeyes 31–7)
- OSU – (4:18) Sanzenbacher 7 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 6 plays, 57 yards, 1:51. (Buckeyes 38–7)
- EMU – (0:59) Thomas 13 yard reception from Gillett, TOUCHDOWN. Graham extra point is GOOD. Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 3:19. (Buckeyes 38-14)
3rd Quarter
- OSU – (12:34) Sanzenbacher 8 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 2:01. (Buckeyes 45-14)
- EMU – (9:11) Scott 32 yard reception from Gillett, TOUCHDOWN. Graham extra point is BLOCKED. Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:23. (Buckeyes 45-20)
- OSU – (2:57) Pryor 20 yard reception from Hall, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 1:38. (Buckeyes 52-20)
4th Quarter
- OSU – (13:44) Hall 17 yard reception from Bauserman, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 2:31. (Buckeyes 59-20)
- OSU – (8:39) Berry 67 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 5 plays, 94 yards, 1:57. (Buckeyes 66-20)
- OSU – (3:26) Guiton 15 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 3:27. (Buckeyes 73-20)
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Illinois
The Ohio State BuckeyesOhio State Buckeyes
The Ohio State Buckeyes are the intercollegiate sports teams and players of The Ohio State University, named after the state tree, the Buckeye. The Buckeyes participate in the NCAA's Division I in all sports and the Big Ten Conference in most sports...
began their Big Ten schedule with their first road game of the year, against the Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois Fighting Illini
The Fighting Illini are the intercollegiate athletic teams of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The University offers 10 men's and 11 women's varsity sports....
. Illinois began the scoring with a quarterback run by Nathan Scheelhaase
Nathan Scheelhaase
Nathan Scheelhaase is an American football quarterback at the University of Illinois. While playing at Rockhurst High School, he won the 2008 Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year.-High school career:...
. Ohio State answered with an 8 yard touchdown pass from Terrelle Pryor
Terrelle Pryor
Terrelle Pryor is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was the starting quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2008−2010...
to Brandon Saine
Brandon Saine
Brandon Croft Saine is an American football running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Ohio State University. He played high school football and ran track for the Piqua Indians...
, and the teams were tied at 7 after the first quarter. In the second, Derek Dimke hit a 27 yard field goal for the Fighting Illini to give them a 10-7 lead, but Ohio State came back with a touchdown reception by Dane Sanzenbacher
Dane Sanzenbacher
Dane Sanzenbacher is an American football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was signed by the Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Ohio State.-High school career:...
. Pryor was briefly knocked from the game with a leg injury, and though he returned, he was limited for the rest of the game. Illinois closed the gap to four points, but Ohio State clinched the win with a touchdown run by Dan Herron late in the fourth quarter, and defeated Illinois 24-13 (victory vacated), retaining the Illibuck
Illibuck
Illy Illibuck is a carved wooden turtle that serves as the trophy awarded to the winner of the American college football rivalry game played annually by the Illinois Fighting Illini football team of the University of Illinois and the Ohio State Buckeyes football team of Ohio State University...
trophy.
1st Quarter
- ILL – (8:29) Scheelhaase 3 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Dimke extra point is GOOD. Drive: 9 plays, 5 yards, 4:27. (Fighting Illini 7–0)
- OSU – (6:17) Saine 8 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 4 plays, 74 yards, 2:12. (7-7)
2nd Quarter
- ILL – (1:50) Dimke 27 yard field goal GOOD. Drive: 5 plays, 14 yards, 2:50. (Fighting Illini 10-7)
- OSU – (0:45) Sanzenbacher 11 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 5 plays, 57 yards, 1:05. (Buckeyes 14-10)
4th Quarter
- OSU – (8:27) Barclay 32 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 13 plays, 59 yards, 7:52. (Buckeyes 17-10)
- ILL – (4:36) Dimke 30 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 3:51. (Buckeyes 17-13)
- OSU – (1:49) Herron 6 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 2:47. (Buckeyes 24-13)
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Indiana
In their second Big Ten conference matchup of the 2010 season, the #2 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes faced the Indiana Hoosiers2010 Indiana Hoosiers football team
The 2010 Indiana Hoosiers football team competed in football on behalf of Indiana University during the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. As members of the Big Ten Conference, the Hoosiers were coached by Bill Lynch and played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana....
. From the beginning of the game, Ohio State opened up on the run following Terrelle Pryor's
Terrelle Pryor
Terrelle Pryor is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was the starting quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2008−2010...
injury in the previous game. Dan Herron scored on a 39 yard touchdown run within the first five minutes of the game which began a first half of many scores for Ohio State. Pryor connected with one of the most productive quarterback-to-wide receiver combos in 2010 with a touchdown pass to Dane Sanzenbacher
Dane Sanzenbacher
Dane Sanzenbacher is an American football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was signed by the Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Ohio State.-High school career:...
. Entering the second quarter, Ohio State led the Indiana Hoosiers 14-0. However, the Buckeyes were not done scoring and quickly scored on Brandon Saine
Brandon Saine
Brandon Croft Saine is an American football running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Ohio State University. He played high school football and ran track for the Piqua Indians...
60 yard touchdown run, and a touchdown pass from Pryor to DeVier Posey
DeVier Posey
DeVier Posey is an American college football wide receiver for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Posey attended La Salle High School in Cincinnati, Ohio...
. With the seconds in the first half waining down, Ohio State connected on a field goal by Devin Barclay
Devin Barclay
Devin Barclay is an amateur American football placekicker for The Ohio State Buckeyes. He was formerly a professional soccer player, who last played for the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer....
to extend their halftime lead to 31-0. With the beginning of the second half Ohio State scored after a defensive stop, a touchdown pass to Herron, Ohio State's last score of the day. Indiana overcame the Ohio State defense with the second-string coming into the game. Indiana scored on a field goal late in the third quarter and a touchdown in the fourth. Ohio State won the game 38-10 extending their winning streak and moving to 6-0 (0-0 after victories were vacated). This would have been coach Jim Tressel
Jim Tressel
James Patrick Tressel is a gameday consultant for the Indianapolis Colts, and former collegiate football head coach at both The Ohio State University from 2001 to 2011 and at Youngstown State University from 1986 to 2000. Tressel is most notable for his time at Ohio State. He was hired by the...
's 100th win at Ohio State.
1st Quarter
- OSU – (13:03) Herron 39 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 4 plays, 71 yards, 1:57. (Buckeyes 7-0)
- OSU – (6:35) Sanzenbacher 22 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 3 plays, 33 yards, 0:56. (Buckeyes 14-0)
2nd Quarter
- OSU – (13:31) Saine 60 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 4 plays, 77 yards, 1:53. (Buckeyes 21-0)
- OSU – (6:55) Posey 17 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 5 plays, 31 yards, 2:27. (Buckeyes 28-0)
- OSU – (0:46) Barclay 36 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 9 plays, 74 yards, 2:28. (Buckeyes 31-0)
3rd Quarter
- OSU – (8:02) Herron 8 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 10 plays, 66 yards, 4:58. (Buckeyes 38-0)
- IND – (4:50) Ewald 36 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 7 plays, 41 yards, 3:07. (Buckeyes 38-3)
4th Quarter
- IND – (5:06) Banks 1 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Ewald extra point is GOOD. Drive: 9 plays, 52 yards, 4:51. (Buckeyes 38-10)
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Wisconsin
The top ranked Ohio State Buckeyes entered the 2010 matchup with the #18 Wisconsin Badgers, hoping to build on 6-0 record. Jim Tressel entered the game 4-3 against Wisconsin, having won three consecutive matchups. However, there were signs of trouble in all of them; in 2007, the Buckeyes trailed 17-10 on their home field before defense and special teams sparked an eventual Ohio State win. In 2008, the Buckeyes needed an interception on Wisconsin's final drive, when Wisconsin had a chance to win or tie the game down 20-17. In 2009, a hideous offensive performance by the Buckeyes led to the Badgers dominating Ohio State on offense, but a pair of defensive touchdowns and a kick return for a score saved the Buckeyes from being upset on their home field.Trouble began for the Buckeyes on the opening kickoff; David Gilreath sprinted 97 yards for a touchdown to give the Badgers a 7-0 lead. Offensively, the Buckeyes struggled early with no real production on drives throughout the first quarter. With the Wisconsin defense clamping down and the Badger offense successfully running the ball on Ohio State's defense, Wisconsin jumped out to a 21-0 lead midway through the second quarter via a pair of John Clay
John Clay (running back)
John Clay is an American football running back. He currently plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers, practice squad, of the National Football League. He was signed by the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football for the University of Wisconsin–Madison football team...
touchdown carries. Buckeye LB Andrew Sweat intercepted Wisconsin QB Scott Tolzien
Scott Tolzien
-San Diego Chargers:Tolzien was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent following the 2011 NFL Draft on July 26, 2011. He was subsequently released by the team on September 3, 2011.-External links:*...
, but the Ohio State offense was stopped on the Wisconsin goal-line and had to settle for a field goal. On a later drive into Wisconsin territory, a missed field goal by Ohio State kicker Devin Barclay
Devin Barclay
Devin Barclay is an amateur American football placekicker for The Ohio State Buckeyes. He was formerly a professional soccer player, who last played for the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer....
kept the score 21-3 at the end of the first half.
The Buckeyes drove down the field on their first drive of the second half and scored on a 13 yard run by RB Dan Herron, making the score 21-10. A stop by the Ohio State defense led to another touchdown drive by the Buckeyes, who scored on another Dan Herron touchdown. Ohio State converted the ensuing two point conversion, which brought the Buckeyes within three points of a tie, the score being 21-18 Wisconsin. However, Badger QB Scott Tolzien led the Badgers on a long drive, punctuated by a 12 yard touchdown run by James White, making the score 28-18 in favor of Wisconsin. After another unsuccessful drive by Ohio State, the Badgers added a field goal to their lead, making the score 31-18. On Ohio State's final drive of the game, Terrelle Pryor
Terrelle Pryor
Terrelle Pryor is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was the starting quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2008−2010...
threw an interception to Wisconsin LB Blake Sorensen to seal the huge Wisconsin upset. The loss snapped Jim Tressel's 3 game winning streak against Wisconsin from 2007 to 2009 and dropped Tressel to 4-4 against Wisconsin overall.
1st Quarter
- WIS – (14:48) Gilreath 97 yard kickoff return, TOUCHDOWN. Welch extra point is GOOD. (Badgers 7–0)
- WIS – (10:00) Clay 14 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Welch extra point is GOOD. Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 2:47. (Badgers 14–0)
2nd Quarter
- WIS – (13:15) Clay 1 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Welch extra point is GOOD. Drive: 19 plays, 89 yards, 10:04. (Badgers 21–0)
- OSU – (6:48) Barclay 21 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 12 plays, 64 yards, 6:27. (Badgers 21–3)
3rd Quarter
- OSU – (10:08) Herron 13 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 10 plays, 77 yards, 4:52. (Badgers 21–10)
4th Quarter
- OSU – (11:38) Herron 1 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Pryor pass to Fragel for two-point conversion is GOOD. Drive: 19 plays, 94 yards, 9:56. (Badgers 21–18)
- WIS – (6:57) White 12 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Welch extra point is GOOD. Drive: 10 plays, 73 yards, 4:41. (Badgers 28–18)
- WIS – (4:14) Welch 41 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 6 plays, 44 yards, 2:09. (Badgers 31–18)
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Purdue
Following a loss to the Wisconsin Badgers the previous week, the 6-1 Ohio State Buckeyes entered the game placed second in the Big Ten and facing a team in the Purdue Boilermakers2010 Purdue Boilermakers football team
The 2010 Purdue Boilermakers football team represented Purdue University in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They played their home games at Ross–Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana and compete in the Big Ten Conference. It was Danny Hope's second season as head coach...
who accomplished an upset victory over the Buckeyes in 2009. Within the fist five minutes of the ballgame, Ohio State jumped out to an early 7-0 lead on the Boilermakers with a Dan Herron 10 yard touchdown run. Another Herron run would give the Buckeyes a 14-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. Defensive stops and a good running and passing game gave the Buckeyes an advantage heading into the second quarter where Jordan Hall
Jordan Hall
Jordan Hall is a 1,019-seat concert hall in Boston, Massachusetts, the principal performance space of the New England Conservatory. It is one block from Boston's Symphony Hall, and together they are considered two of America's most acoustically perfect performance spaces...
scored a touchdown run, and DeVier Posey
DeVier Posey
DeVier Posey is an American college football wide receiver for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Posey attended La Salle High School in Cincinnati, Ohio...
, Dane Sanzenbacher
Dane Sanzenbacher
Dane Sanzenbacher is an American football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was signed by the Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Ohio State.-High school career:...
, and Corey Brown all received touchdown receptions from quarterback Terrelle Pryor
Terrelle Pryor
Terrelle Pryor is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was the starting quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2008−2010...
. At halftime of this homecoming game, Ohio State held a commanding 42-0 lead. Both teams exchanged possessions throughout the third and fourth quarter with the Ohio State second and third string players entering the game. In the middle of the fourth quarter, backup quarter Joe Bauserman completed a touchdown reception to make the final score of the ballgame 49-0 (victory vacated). The Buckeyes pounded Purdue on offense, and the 2010 Buckeye defense pitched their first shutout of the season.
1st Quarter
- OSU – (13:05) Herron 10 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 5 plays, 60 yards, 1:55. (Buckeyes 7–0)
- OSU – (6:48) Herron 2 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 6 plays, 39 yards, 2:35. (Buckeyes 14–0)
2nd Quarter
- OSU – (14:25) Hall 1 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 11 plays, 91 yards, 5:12. (Buckeyes 21–0)
- OSU – (4:57) Posey 22 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 6 plays, 61 yards, 3:23. (Buckeyes 28–0)
- OSU – (1:54) Sanzenbacher 7 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 3 plays, 76 yards, 1:19. (Buckeyes 35–0)
- OSU – (0:36) Brown 15 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 5 plays, 40 yards, 1:06. (Buckeyes 42–0)
4th Quarter
- OSU – (7:24) Smith 23 yard reception from Bauserman, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 6:01. (Buckeyes 49–0)
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Minnesota
With the Ohio State Buckeyes struggling through their prior two away games of the season, Ohio State entered the 2010 matchup against the Minnesota Golden Gophers hoping to stay on top of the Big Ten race. Like the previous games, Ohio State started slow with the offense driving down the field in five minutes and the Minnesota offense countering the attack with a touchdown of their own. On their second possession, Ohio State drove down the field on another time consuming drive scoring on a Brandon Saine reception from Terrelle Pryor. With the game staying close throughout the first quarter, Ohio State began to slowly pull away after a missed field goal on Minnesota's second drive. The second quarter saw the Buckeyes score on a 23 yard field goal, a Dan Herron touchdown run, and a DeVier Posey 38 yard reception. At halftime, Ohio State led the rout of Minnesota by a score of 31-7. Minnesota opened up the second half with a long drive down the field and a field goal, making the game a 31-10 affair with Ohio State holding the lead. From the middle of the third quarter on, it was all the Buckeyes. A blocked punt recovered in the end zone for a touchdown and a Jordon Hall touchdown run brought the Ohio State lead to 45-10. The game finished off with the backups coming in for Ohio State and another defensive touchdown. The final score of the game was 52-10 bringing Ohio State to an 8-1 record on the season (0-1 after victories were vacated) and 4-1 record in the Big Ten (0-1 with vacated victories), keeping them in the Big Ten race.1st Quarter
- OSU – (9:25) Pryor 1 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 11 plays, 46 yards, 5:35. (Buckeyes 7–0)
- MINN – (7:44) Eskridge 7 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Ellestad extra point is GOOD. Drive: 4 plays, 74 yards, 1:41. (7–7)
- OSU – (0:22) Saine 3 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 13 plays, 92 yards, 7:22. (Buckeyes 14–7)
2nd Quarter
- OSU – (8:24) Barclay 23 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 3:49. (Buckeyes 17–7)
- OSU – (1:43) Herron 10 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 6 plays, 62 yards, 3:11. (Buckeyes 24–7)
- OSU – (0:24) Posey 38 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 2 plays, 47 yards, 0:12. (Buckeyes 31–7)
3rd Quarter
- MINN – (11:12) Ellestad 33 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 8 plays, 44 yards, 3:48. (Buckeyes 31–10)
- OSU – (4:10) Domicone blocked punt recovery in end zone, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. (Buckeyes 38–10)
4th Quarter
- OSU – (11:17) Hall 16 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 6 plays, 49 yards, 3:00. (Buckeyes 45–10)
- OSU – (10:16) Simon 30 yard fumble return, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. (Buckeyes 52–10)
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Penn State
Following an off week, the #9 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes took the field against their rivals in the Penn State Nittany Lions2010 Penn State Nittany Lions football team
The 2010 Penn State Nittany Lions football team represented the Pennsylvania State University in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Joe Paterno and played its home games in Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. They were members of the Big Ten Conference...
. The game began with a good first drive by the Buckeyes, who on 7 plays got down to the Penn State goal line, however they were only able to get a field goal out of the drive. It would be Penn State who would dominate the Buckeye defense and the field for the rest of the first half. Penn State responded quickly halfway through the first quarter scoring on a McGloin touchdown, giving Penn State the lead. During the second quarter an early touchdown pass from McGloin to Moye gave Penn State a 14-3 lead and eyeing an upset as they headed to halftime with the same score. Following the touchdown with 11 minutes in the second quarter, Penn State would be shutout by Buckeye defense. The Ohio State team which came out in the beginning of the third quarter was much different than the team that went in at halftime. The Ohio State offense caught fire and scored a touchdown midway through the third quarter and scored another touchdown on a Devon Torrence interception for a touchdown. Ohio State began pulling away in the fourth quarter on a spectacular catch by Dane Sanzenbacher and other interception returned for a touchdown. A Jake Stoneburner reception for touchdown ended the scoring by both teams and made the final score 38-14 in favor of the Ohio State Buckeyes (victory vacated).
1st Quarter
- OSU – (11:36) Barclay 26 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 7 plays, 71 yards, 3:24. (Buckeyes 3–0)
- PSU – (4:10) Brown 23 yard reception from McGloin, TOUCHDOWN. Wagner extra point is GOOD. Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 4:23. (Nittany Lions 7–3)
2nd Quarter
- PSU – (11:23) Moye 6 yard reception from McGloin, TOUCHDOWN. Wagner extra point is GOOD. Drive: 11 plays, 82 yards, 6:03. (Nittany Lions 14–3)
3rd Quarter
- OSU – (6:33) Herron 5 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 11 plays, 96 yards, 5:34. (Nittany Lions 14–10)
- OSU – (4:29) Torrence 34 yard interception return, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. (Buckeyes 17–14)
4th Quarter
- OSU – (9:58) Sanzenbacher 58 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 2 plays, 45 yards, 1:13. (Buckeyes 24–14)
- OSU – (8:57) Howard 30 yard interception return, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. (Buckeyes 31–14)
- OSU – (3:59) Stoneburner 3 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. (Buckeyes 38–14)
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Iowa
In a rematch of the Big Ten championship game from a year ago, the #9 Ohio State Buckeyes met the #20 Iowa Hawkeyes2010 Iowa Hawkeyes football team
The 2010 Iowa Hawkeyes football team represented the University of Iowa in the 2010 college football season. The Hawkeyes, led by 12th year head coach Kirk Ferentz, were members of the Big Ten Conference and played their home games at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa.Iowa came off of a 11–2...
which the Buckeyes had to win to keep in the Big Ten championship race. Like the previous game against Penn State, the Buckeyes did not come out sharp and was not able to score until the second quarter. It would be Ricky Stanzi
Ricky Stanzi
-Kansas City Chiefs:Stanzi was selected with the 135th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. Stanzi is second quarterback behind Tyler Palko. Regular starter Matt Cassel was placed on Injured Reserve, ending his 2011 season.-External links:***...
who drove down the field for the first score of the game, giving the Hawkeyes a 7-0 lead on Senior Day. The Buckeyes continued to look sluggish as they were only able to score an 18 yard field goal, their only points of the first half. A defensive game was setup as the two teams went to halftime with Iowa holding a 7-3 lead. The Buckeyes scored their first touchdown on their second possession of the third quarter with a Terrelle Pryor
Terrelle Pryor
Terrelle Pryor is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was the starting quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2008−2010...
touchdown reception giving the Buckeyes their first lead of the game, 10-7. Iowa countered the score with a field goal bringing the game back to a tie heading into the fourth quarter. A Pryor interception gave way to an Iowa touchdown midway through the fourth quarter and the Hawkeyes taking control of the game with a 17-10 lead. The Buckeyes were only able to score on a 48 yard field goal, shortening Iowa's led to four points. With a defensive stop by the Buckeyes, it was up to the Ohio State offensive to make a comeback to win the game. On 4th and 10, it was Terrelle Pryor who would give Ohio State life by running for the 1st down, which kept a good drive alive. Ohio State ended up scoring on a Dan Herron run and took the lead 20-17 with less than two minutes in the game. Following a defensive stop, the Buckeyes were able to win the ballgame and keep themselves in the Big Ten championship race (victories and share of Big Ten title vacated).
1st Quarter
- IOWA – (1:05) McNutt 19 yard reception from Stanzi, TOUCHDOWN. Meyer extra point is GOOD. Drive: 8 plays, 87 yards, 4:35. (Hawkeyes 7–0)
2nd Quarter
- OSU – (11:34) Barclay 18 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 8 plays, 58 yards, 4:31. (Hawkeyes 7–3)
3rd Quarter
- OSU – (8:36) Fragel 5 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 12 plays, 77 yards, 6:24. (Buckeyes 10–7)
- IOWA – (3:26) Meyer 31 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 5:10. (10–10)
4th Quarter
- IOWA – (11:53) Coker 1 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Meyer extra point is GOOD. Drive: 2 plays, 27 yards, 0:31. (Hawkeyes 17–10)
- OSU – (7:38) Barclay 48 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 11 plays, 30 yards, 4:15. (Hawkeyes 17–13)
- OSU – (1:47) Herron 1 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 12 plays, 76 yards, 4:18. (Buckeyes 20–17)
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Michigan
The Buckeyes ended their regular season against their archrivals, the Michigan Wolverines2010 Michigan Wolverines football team
The 2010 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. Michigan played its home games at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan and competed in the Big Ten Conference. The season was the first since the renovation of...
. Ohio State wore uniforms that paid tribute to the 1942 national championship team, which was honored before the game.
After a scoreless first quarter in which Michigan's defense proved more resilient than expected, the Buckeyes broke through first on a 33 yard field goal by Devin Barclay
Devin Barclay
Devin Barclay is an amateur American football placekicker for The Ohio State Buckeyes. He was formerly a professional soccer player, who last played for the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer....
. Ohio State added to their lead with Terrelle Pryor
Terrelle Pryor
Terrelle Pryor is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was the starting quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2008−2010...
's seven-yard touchdown pass to Dane Sanzenbacher
Dane Sanzenbacher
Dane Sanzenbacher is an American football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was signed by the Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Ohio State.-High school career:...
. The Wolverines closed the gap to 10-7 on Michael Shaw's 1 yard run, but Jordan Hall returned the ensuing kickoff 85 yards, and the Buckeyes remained in control. They added two more touchdowns and two more field goals, and Ohio State trounced Michigan 37-7 (victory vacated).
With the win, the Buckeyes finished the season at 11-1, clinching a share of the Big Ten title. This season marked the 6th consecutive season in which Ohio State won or tied for the conference lead. The Buckeyes also set a new school mark with their seventh consecutive victory against the Wolverines, the longest streak for Ohio State since the rivalry was first played in 1897. Buckeyes head coach Jim Tressel
Jim Tressel
James Patrick Tressel is a gameday consultant for the Indianapolis Colts, and former collegiate football head coach at both The Ohio State University from 2001 to 2011 and at Youngstown State University from 1986 to 2000. Tressel is most notable for his time at Ohio State. He was hired by the...
was 9-1 against Michigan (8-1 after the victory was vacated).
After the 2010 season, an NCAA investigation was launched into rules violations by Ohio State, which included allegations that Buckeyes head coach Jim Tressel
Jim Tressel
James Patrick Tressel is a gameday consultant for the Indianapolis Colts, and former collegiate football head coach at both The Ohio State University from 2001 to 2011 and at Youngstown State University from 1986 to 2000. Tressel is most notable for his time at Ohio State. He was hired by the...
knowingly played ineligible players during several 2010 games, including the Michigan game. The NCAA investigation, which resulted in Tressel's resignation, is ongoing and may lead to sanctions, including vacating Ohio State's 2010 victory over Michigan. For this reason, the Columbus Dispatch reported in May 2011 that Ohio State had delayed the award of its traditional "gold pants" charms for the 2010 victory over Michigan.
2nd Quarter
- OSU – (14:52) Barclay 33 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 10 plays, 74 yards, 4:01. (Buckeyes 3–0)
- OSU – (12:29) Sanzenbacher 7 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 5 plays, 35 yards, 1:33. (Buckeyes 10–0)
- MICH – (8:02) Shaw 1 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Gibbons extra point is GOOD. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 4:27. (Buckeyes 10–7)
- OSU – (7:50) Hall 85 yard kickoff return, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. (Buckeyes 17–7)
- OSU – (3:06) Posey 33 yard reception from Pryor, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 6 plays, 62 yards, 2:49. (Buckeyes 24–7)
3rd Quarter
- OSU – (12:25) Herron 32 yard run, TOUCHDOWN. Barclay extra point is GOOD. Drive: 6 plays, 70 yards, 2:22. (Buckeyes 31–7)
- OSU – (9:12) Barclay 36 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 4 plays, 79 yards, 1:00. (Buckeyes 34–7)
- OSU – (1:08) Barclay 23 yard field goal is GOOD. Drive: 10 plays, 45 yards, 6:23. (Buckeyes 37–7)
Arkansas
The Ohio State Buckeyes headed to the Superdome to take on the Arkansas Razorbacks. The Buckeyes came into the game 0-9 against the SEC in bowl games. The Buckeyes struck first, with Dane Sanzenbacher recovering a fumble in the end zone after Terrelle Pryor fumbled on the 3 yard line. Immediately following the score, Jim TresselJim Tressel
James Patrick Tressel is a gameday consultant for the Indianapolis Colts, and former collegiate football head coach at both The Ohio State University from 2001 to 2011 and at Youngstown State University from 1986 to 2000. Tressel is most notable for his time at Ohio State. He was hired by the...
took a gamble and attempted an off-side kick that Arkansas recovered at the 50-yard line. With a short field, Arkansas struck back with Ryan Mallett connecting with Joe Adams on a 17 yard pass. Dan Herron added a 9 yard run, and Sanzenbacher and DeVier Posey caught touchdown passes of 15 and 43 yards respectively to give the Buckeyes a big lead. Zach Hocker hit a 20 yard field goal as time expired and the Razorbacks were down 28-10 at the half.
In the third quarter, Hocker and Devin Barclay traded field goals, and then the momentum shifted towards Arkansas. Mallett connected with Jarius Wright for a touchdown, then made the two-point conversion on a pass to D. J. Williams to pull within ten. The Razorbacks closed the gap further in the fourth, on a safety by Jake Bequette and another field goal by Hocker. With just over a minute left, Arkansas blocked Ohio State's punt and recovered on the 18 yard line. However, Mallett's first pass was incomplete and then his next pass was intercepted. The Buckeyes then ran out the clock and won, 31-26 (victory vacated). This would have been Ohio State's first bowl win over an SEC opponent, however they would later vacate this win, and all wins in this season, due to NCAA violation.
Scoring Summary
1st Quarter- OSU – (11:41) Sanzenbacher fumble recovery in end zone (Barclay kick) Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 2:52. (Buckeyes 7–0)
- ARK - (9:43) Adams 17 yard pass from Mallett (Hocker kick). Drive: 5 plays, 51 yards, 1:58. (Tied 7–7)
- OSU - (7:17) Herron 9 yard run (Barclay kick). Drive: 7 plays, 68 yards, 2:26. (Buckeyes 14–7)
2nd Quarter
- OSU – (9:53) Sanzenbacher 15 yard pass from Pryor. (Barclay kick) Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 2:50. (Buckeyes 21–7)
- OSU – (1:59) Posey 43 yard pass from Pryor. (Barclay kick) Drive: 6 plays, 68 yards, 1:04. (Buckeyes 28–7)
- ARK – (0:00) Hocker 20 yard field goal. Drive: 13 plays, 83 yards, 1:59. (Buckeyes 28–10)
3rd Quarter
- ARK – (9:14) Hocker 46 yard field goal. Drive: 11 plays, 52 yards, 3:49. (Buckeyes 28–13)
- OSU – (4:10) Barclay 46 yard field goal. Drive: 5 plays, 26 yards, 2:00. (Buckeyes 31–13)
- ARK – (0:58) Wright 22 yard pass from Mallett (Mallett pass to Williams). Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:12. (Buckeyes 31–21)
4th Quarter
- ARK – (11:52) Bequette tackle of Herron in end zone. (Buckeyes 31–23)
- ARK – (8:55) Hocker 47 yard field goal. Drive: 6 plays, 26 yards, 2:57. (Buckeyes 31–26)
Rankings
| Poll | Pre | Wk 1 | Wk 2 | Wk 3 | Wk 4 | Wk 5 | Wk 6 | Wk 7 | Wk 8 | Wk 9 | Wk 10 | Wk 11 | Wk 12 | Wk 13 | Wk 14 | Final |
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| AP | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | ||||||
| Coaches | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | ||||||
| Harris | Not released | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | ||||||||||
| BCS | Not released | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 | |||||||||||
After the season
Ohio State entered the 2010 season as the #2 ranked team in the nation with expectations high on winning a sixth straight Big Ten championship, and possibly a national championship. Ohio State began the season 6-0 and was eventually ranked #1 in the nation following an Alabama loss. However, Wisconsin defeated the Buckeyes and gave them their first and only loss of the season. While the loss put an end to Ohio State's national championship hopes, the Buckeyes were still able to capture a sixth straight conference championship and win a seventh straight victory over arch-rival Michigan. This allowed Ohio State to earn a BCS berth in the Sugar Bowl where they defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks to win their second consecutive BCS bowl. The 2010 Buckeyes finished the season 12-1 and 7-1 in conference play, as well as finishing ranked #5 in both the AP and Coaches poll.The first five games of the season will be played without the participation of five players: Terrelle Pryor
Terrelle Pryor
Terrelle Pryor is an American football quarterback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was the starting quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2008−2010...
, Devier Posey, Mike Adams
Mike Adams (offensive tackle)
Mike Adams is an American football offensive lineman. He currently attends The Ohio State University in his senior year. Adams is considered to be one of the best offensive tackles of his class....
, Solomon Thomas, and Boom Herron were part of a scandal that involved selling memorabillia to the owner of a Columbus tattoo parlor. On March 8, 2011, it was reported that Tressel knew about it as early as April 2010 through an anonymous e-mail. As of result, Tressel received a two-game suspension for failing to notify authorities of the players' wrongdoings. Tressel later decided to sit out the first five games in order to allow him to face the adversity with the five players. On May 30, 2011, Tressel tendered his resignation from the head coaching position. Assistant head coach Luke Fickell, who was to take over during Tressel's suspension, was named interim head coach. On June 8, returning starting Quarterback Terrelle Pryor announced his intention to forgo his senior season, "in the best interest of [his] teammates," in light of his suspension and ongoing investigation by the NCAA.
2011 NFL Draft Class
| Round | Pick # | Team | Player | Position |
| 1 | 31 | Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Steelers The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC... |
Cameron Heyward Cameron Heyward -Pittsburgh Steelers:Heyward was drafted in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.On July 29, 2011, Heyward signed a four-year deal with an option of a fifth year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers... |
Defensive End |
| 4 | 16 | Oakland Raiders Oakland Raiders The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... |
Chimdi Chekwa Chimdi Chekwa -External links:*... |
Cornerback |
| 5 | 27 | St. Louis Rams St. Louis Rams The St. Louis Rams are a professional American football team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are currently members of the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Rams have won three NFL Championships .The Rams began playing in 1936 in Cleveland,... |
Jermale Hines Jermale Hines Jermale Hines is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft... |
Safety |
| 6 | 28 | Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League... |
Brian Rolle Brian Rolle -Philadelphia Eagles:Rolle was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year contract with the team on July 27, 2011.-Personal:... |
Linebacker |
| 6 | 35 | Minnesota Vikings Minnesota Vikings The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960... |
Ross Homan Ross Homan Ross Homan is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft... |
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Coaching Staff
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| Jim Tressel Jim Tressel James Patrick Tressel is a gameday consultant for the Indianapolis Colts, and former collegiate football head coach at both The Ohio State University from 2001 to 2011 and at Youngstown State University from 1986 to 2000. Tressel is most notable for his time at Ohio State. He was hired by the... |
|Head Coach | 2001 | 1983-1985, 2001-present | Baldwin-Wallace |
| Jim Heacock Jim Heacock Jim Heacock is the defensive coordinator of the Ohio State University football team. Heacock has been a coach since 1971. He was an assistant coach for the University of Washington Huskies from 1983–1987. As the team prepared for its bowl game in 1987 Heacock accepted a job as the head... |
|Defensive Coordinator | 2005 | 1996-present | Muskingum Muskingum College Muskingum University is a private four-year comprehensive college with a strong liberal arts tradition located in New Concord, Ohio, approximately sixty miles east of the state capital of Columbus. Founded in 1837, Muskingum University is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church , although since the... |
| Jim Bollman Jim Bollman Jim Bollman is the current offensive coordinator and offensive line coach for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team. Bollman has been the offensive coordinator for the Buckeyes since 2001, covering the entire tenure of head coach Jim Tressel.-External links:... |
|Offensive Coordinator Offensive Line |
2001 | 2001-present | Ohio Ohio University Ohio University is a public university located in the Midwestern United States in Athens, Ohio, situated on an campus... |
| Luke Fickell Luke Fickell -External links:*... |
|Co-Defensive Coordinator Linebacker Coach |
2004, 2005 | 1999-present | Ohio State Ohio State University The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States... |
| Paul Haynes | |Safeties | 2005 | 2005-present | Kent State Kent State University Kent State University is a public research university located in Kent, Ohio, United States. The university has eight campuses around the northeast Ohio region with the main campus in Kent being the largest... |
| Darrell Hazell | |Assistant Head Coach Wide Receivers |
2004, 2005 | 2004-present | Muskingum Muskingum College Muskingum University is a private four-year comprehensive college with a strong liberal arts tradition located in New Concord, Ohio, approximately sixty miles east of the state capital of Columbus. Founded in 1837, Muskingum University is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church , although since the... |
| Taver Johnson | |Cornerbacks | 2007 | 2007-present | Wittenberg Wittenberg University Wittenberg University is a private four-year liberal arts college in Springfield, Ohio serving 2,000 full-time students representing 37 states and approximately 30 foreign countries... |
| John Peterson | |Tight Ends | 2004 | 1993-1994, 2004-present | Ohio State Ohio State University The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States... |
| Nick Siciliano | |Quarterbacks | 2009 | 2005-present | Youngstown State Youngstown State University Youngstown State University, founded in 1908, is an urban research university located in Youngstown, Ohio, United States. As of fall 2010, there were 15,194 students and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. It is recognized as being one of the premier schools in the country, comparable to Ivy League... |
| Dick Tressel | |Running Backs | 2004 | 2001-present | Baldwin-Wallace |