1990 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

The 1990 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University in the college football season of 1990–1991. The Buckeyes compiled a 7–4–1 record, including the in Memphis, Tennessee, where they lost 23–11 to the.

Coaching staff

 * John Cooper - Head Coach - 3rd year
 * Gary Blackney - Defensive Coordinator (7th year)
 * Jim Colletto - Offensive Coordinator (3rd year)
 * Ron Hudson - Quarterbacks (3rd year)
 * Gene Huey - Offensive Wide Receivers (3rd year)
 * Bob Palcic - Offensive Line (5th year)
 * Fred Pagac - Defensive Linebackers (9th year)
 * Bobby Turner - Running Backs (2nd year)
 * Bill Young - Defensive Coordinator (3rd year)
 * Ron Zook - Defensive Backs (3rd year)

Awards and honors

 * Robert Smith, Big Ten Freshman of the Year