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History
Ohio State was founded on March 22, 1870, as the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. Classes began in September 1873. The legislature adopted the name The Ohio State University on May 1, 1878, establishing the institutional identity behind the Buckeyes.
Checked 2026-10-13 · Sources: Ohio State University Libraries — founding FAQs
History
Ohio State's official season archive begins with the 1890 team, coached by Alexander Lilley. The archive records a 1-3 opening season and traces the program through its early independent years into conference competition. It provides a season-by-season reference rather than a single modern summary.
Checked 2026-10-13 · Sources: Ohio State Athletics — history
History
Chic Harley's All-America seasons in 1916, 1917 and 1919 helped draw crowds beyond Ohio Field's practical limits. Growing public interest supported the campaign for a larger home. The stadium project connected the program's early success with a permanent landmark for the university.
Checked 2026-10-13 · Sources: Ohio State Athletics — stadium
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Ohio Stadium opened on October 7, 1922, with a 5-0 Ohio State victory over Ohio Wesleyan. The dedication game followed against Michigan on October 21. Howard Dwight Smith's horseshoe design became the program's enduring home and a recognizable feature of the Columbus campus.
Checked 2026-10-13 · Sources: Ohio State Athletics — centennial
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The official season archive records Ohio State's 1942 team under Paul Brown at 9-1 and No. 1 in the Associated Press poll. Woody Hayes later led unbeaten teams in 1954 and 1968. These seasons mark distinct stages in the program's development into a national contender.
Checked 2026-10-13 · Sources: Ohio State Athletics — history
History
Archie Griffin won the Heisman Trophy in 1974 and again in 1975. He helped Ohio State win four Big Ten titles during his four seasons and became a three-time first-team All-American. The university retired his No. 45 in 1999.
Checked 2026-10-13 · Sources: Ohio State Athletics — griffin
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Ryan Day's 2024 team won the national championship in the first 12-team College Football Playoff. Ohio State defeated Tennessee, Oregon, Texas and Notre Dame during the playoff run. The season added another championship era to a history that included titles under Brown, Hayes, Jim Tressel and Urban Meyer.
Checked 2026-10-13 · Sources: Ohio State Athletics — official coach biography
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