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1984 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

American college football season

Field	Value
year	1984
team	Ohio State Buckeyes
sport	football
conference	Big Ten Conference
short_conf	Big Ten
CoachRank	12
APRank	13
record	9–3
conf_record	7–2
head_coach	Earle Bruce
hc_year	6th
off_coach	Glen Mason
oc_year	5th
def_coach	Bob Tucker
dc_year	3rd
mvp	Keith Byars
captain	Pepper Johnson
captain2	Mark Krerowicz
captain3	Kirk Lowdermilk
captain4	Mike Tomczak
stadium	Ohio Stadium
champion	Big Ten champion
bowl	[Rose Bowl](1985-rose-bowl)
bowl_result	L 17–20 vs. [USC](1984-usc-trojans-football-team)

The 1984 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 1984 Big Ten season. In their sixth year under head coach Earle Bruce, the Buckeyes compiled a 9–3 record (7–2 in conference games), won the Big Ten championship, and outscored opponents by a total of 374 to 180. They concluded the season with a loss to USC in the 1985 Rose Bowl. The Buckeyes were ranked No. 13 in the final AP poll.

The Buckeyes gained an average of 231.0 rushing yards and 169.3 passing yards per game. On defense, they held opponents to 131.8 rushing yards and 173.9 passing yards per game. The team's statistical leaders included quarterback Mike Tomczak (1,662 passing yards, 58.5% completion percentage), running back Keith Byars (1,655 rushing yards, 5.3 yards per carry, 24 touchdowns), and wide receiver Mike Lanese (38 receptions for 585 yards). Six Ohio State players received first-team honors on the 1984 All-Big Ten Conference football team: Byars (AP/UPI); Lachey (AP/UPI); center Kirk Lowdermilk (AP/UPI); linebacker Pepper Johnson (AP/UPI); punter Tom Tupa (AP/UPI); and tackle Mark Krerowicz (UPI).

The team played its home games at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

Schedule

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Game summaries

Oregon State

Washington State

Iowa

Minnesota

Purdue

First quarter

PUR – Steve Griffin 20-yard pass from Jim Everett (Mike Rendina kick), 14:00. ''Purdue 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 70 yards, 1:00.'''''
OSU – Keith Byars 20-yard run (Rich Spangler kick), 4:09. ''Tie 7–7. '''Drive: 2 plays, 29 yards, 0:50.''''' Second quarter
OSU – Rich Spangler 34-yard field goal, 0:02. ''Ohio St 10–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 35 yards, 0:26.''''' Third quarter
OSU – Keith Byars 14-yard run (Rich Spangler kick), 13:43. ''Ohio St 17–7. '''Drive: 3 plays, 37 yards, 1:20.'''''
PUR – Steve Griffin 65-yard pass from Jim Everett (Mike Rendina kick), ''Ohio St 17–14. '''Drive: 6 plays, 88 yards, 2:54.''''' Fourth quarter
PUR – Bruce King 4-yard pass from Jim Everett (Mike Rendina kick), 14:03. ''Purdue 21–17. '''Drive: 8 plays, 79 yards, 3:43.'''''
PUR – Rod Woodson 55-yard interception return (Mike Rendina kick), 10:03. Purdue 28–17.
OSU – Cris Carter 5-yard pass from Mike Tomczak (run failed), 2:35. ''Purdue 28–23. '''Drive: 5 plays, 49 yards, 0:52.''''' ;Top passers
OSU – Mike Tomczak – 20/41, 280 yards, TD, 2 INT
PUR – Jim Everett – 17/23, 257 yards, 3 TD, INT ;Top rushers
OSU – Keith Byars – 30 rushes, 191 yards, 2 TD
PUR – Ray Wallace – 20 rushes, 89 yards ;Top receivers
OSU – Keith Byars – 9 receptions, 102 yards
PUR – Steve Griffin – 6 receptions, 131 yards, 2 TD

Illinois

Keith Byars 39 Rush, 274 Yds
Cris Carter 7 Rec, 134 Yds

Michigan State

Lanese 7 Rec, 116 Yds

Wisconsin

Indiana

Northwestern

Michigan

Rose Bowl

Rich Spangler's 52 yard field goal (Rose Bowl record)
Cris Carter 9 Rec, 172 Yds

Personnel

Coaching staff

Earle Bruce – Head coach – 6th year
Gary Blackney – Defensive backs (1st year)
Bill Conley – Inside linebacker (1st year)
Steve Devine – Offensive line (2nd year)
Randy Hart – Defensive line (3rd year)
Glen Mason – Offensive coordinator (7th year)
Bill Myles – Offensive line (8th year)
Fred Pagac – Defensive linebackers (3rd year)
Jim Tressel – Quarterbacks (2nd year)
Bob Tucker – Defensive coordinator (6th year)

Depth chart

1985 NFL draftees

Mark Krerowicz	6	147	Guard	[Cleveland Browns](1985-cleveland-browns-season)

References

"1984 Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule and Results". Sports Reference LLC.
"1984 Ohio State Buckeyes Stats". Sports Reference LLC.
(2016). "Football Award Winners". [[National Collegiate Athletic Association]] (NCAA).
(November 28, 1984). "Byars Unanimous All-Big Ten Choice". The Blade (Toledo).
(November 19, 1984). "1984 All-Big Ten Football team". UPI.com.
(September 9, 1984). "Byars paces Buckeye surge". The Tennessean.
(September 16, 1984). "Buckeyes blank Washington State 44–0". News Journal.
(September 23, 1984). "Byars does it all in leading OSU past Iowa". Wisconsin State Journal.
(September 30, 1984). "Byars, Ohio State dump Gophers 35–22". The Forum.
(October 7, 1984). "Boilermakers stun Ohio State". The Roanoke Times & World-News.
(October 14, 1984). "Byars paces comeback as Buckeyes top Illini". The Newark Advocate.
(October 21, 1984). "Buckeyes stay on path to Rose Bowl". The Akron Beacon Journal.
(October 28, 1984). "Harrison steals Byars' Heisman show". The Lima News.
(November 4, 1984). "Ohio State crushes winless Indiana, 50–7". The Ironton Tribune.
(November 11, 1984). "Bucks belt Northwestern". The Plain Dealer.
(November 18, 1984). "Ohio State stops U-M to secure Rose berth". The Kalamazoo Gazette.
(January 2, 1985). "Another thorn in Ohio State's pride". The Akron Beacon Journal.
Gainesville Sun. 1984 Nov 18.
1985 Ohio State Football Media Guide

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