Admin Who did OSU beat in 2002?
The 2002 Ohio State Buckeyes beat Michigan 14-9 at Ohio Stadium to clinch the Big Ten title and wrap up a perfect regular season. Maurice Clarett got the Bucks on the board with a touchdown run in the first half, but three Michigan field goals left OSU trailing at halftime.
Who won the college national championship in 2002?
the Buckeyes
After two overtime periods, the Buckeyes emerged victorious, winning the game 31-24. The Ohio State University Football Team was then crowned the undisputed national champion, earning Tressel a national championship in only his second year as the Buckeyes’ head coach.
What years did Ohio State play in the national championship?
| Ohio State Buckeyes football | |
|---|---|
| Claimed national titles | 8 (1942, 1954, 1957, 1961, 1968, 1970, 2002, 2014) |
| Unclaimed national titles | 7 (1933, 1944, 1945, 1969, 1973, 1974, 1975) |
| National finalist | 3 (2006, 2007, 2020) |
| Conference titles | 41 (2 OAC, 39 Big Ten) |
Did Ohio State win the national championship in 2003?
The Buckeye defense held Miami to only one yard in the next 3 plays to bring up a big 4th and goal on the 1-yard line. Ken Dorsey threw a pass as he was being hit by linebacker Cie Grant; it was incomplete, ending the game with Ohio State winning the BCS National Championship 31–24.
Who was the Ohio State football coach in 2002?
coach Jim Tressel
Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel received numerous accolades at the conclusion of the 2002 season.
Who is the coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes football team?
Ryan Day
Ohio State Buckeyes football/Head coaches
Ryan Day is in his second full season as head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes. He enters the 2020 campaign with a career record of 16-1, a 10-0 mark in Big Ten Conference games, a Big Ten championship (2019) and a College Football Playoff appearance (2019).