1972 Ohio State Buckeyes football team
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The 1972 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University
in the 1972 college football season
. The Buckeyes compiled a 9–2 record, including the 1973 Rose Bowl
in Pasadena, California
, where they lost 42–17 to the Southern California Trojans.
Draft picks
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 1972 college football season
1972 college football season
The 1972 college football season saw the USC Trojans, coached by John McKay, go undefeated and win the national championship as the unanimous choice of the fifty AP panelists...
. The Buckeyes compiled a 9–2 record, including the 1973 Rose Bowl
1973 Rose Bowl
The 1973 Rose Bowl was a college football bowl game played on January 1, 1973. It was the 59th Rose Bowl Game. The USC Trojans defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 42-17. USC running back Sam "Bam" Cunningham scored four touchdowns and was named the Rose Bowl Player Of The Game...
in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
, where they lost 42–17 to the Southern California Trojans.
Schedule
Depth Chart
Coaching staff
- Woody HayesWoody HayesWayne Woodrow "Woody" Hayes was an American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at Denison University , Miami University , and Ohio State University , compiling a career college football record of 238–72–10.During his 28 seasons as the head coach of the Ohio...
- Head Coach (22nd year) - Assistants: Earle BruceEarle BruceEarle Bruce is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at the University of Tampa , Iowa State University , Ohio State University , the University of Northern Iowa , and Colorado State University , compiling a career college football record of 154–90–2...
, Charles Clausen, Edward Ferkany, George Hill, Rudy Hubbard, John Mummey, Esco Sarkkinen, Ralph Staub, Richard Walker
Draft picks1973 NFL DraftThe 1973 National Football League Draft was held on January 30–31, 1973.-Player selections:-Round one:-Round two:-Round three:-Round four:-Round five:-Round six:-Round seven:-Round eight:-Round nine:-Round ten:...
| Player | Round | Pick | Position | NFL Club |
| Rick Seifert | 8 | 194 | Defensive Back | New York Jets 1973 New York Jets season The 1973 New York Jets season was the 14th season for the team and the fourth in the National Football League. It began with the team trying to improve upon its 7–7 record from 1972 under head coach Weeb Ewbank. The Jets finished with a record of 4–10.... |
| George Hasenohrl | 8 | 198 | Defensive Tackle | New York Giants 1973 New York Giants season The 1973 New York Giants season was the 49th season for the club in the National Football League.-NFL Draft:-Regular season:On September 23, the Giants played their final game at Yankee Stadium. The game was played against the Philadelphia Eagles and resulted in a 23–23 tie. The Giants played the... |
| John Bledsoe | 8 | 203 | Running Back | Detroit Lions 1973 Detroit Lions season The 1973 Detroit Lions season was their 44th in the league. The team failed to improve on their previous season's output of 8-5-1 The team missed the playoffs for the third straight season.-Schedule:-Standings:-References:... |
| Rich Galbos | 9 | 218 | Running Back | Washington Redskins 1973 Washington Redskins season The 1973 Washington Redskins began with the team trying to improve on their 11-3 record from 1972.-NFL Draft:-Schedule:-Playoffs:-Standings:-References:... |
| Earl Belgrave | 17 | 435 | Tackle | Detroit Lions 1973 Detroit Lions season The 1973 Detroit Lions season was their 44th in the league. The team failed to improve on their previous season's output of 8-5-1 The team missed the playoffs for the third straight season.-Schedule:-Standings:-References:... |