1989 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

The 1989 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University in the college football season of 1989-1990. The Buckeyes compiled a 8–4 record, including the 1990 Hall of Fame Bowl in Tampa, Florida, where they lost 31–14 to the Auburn Tigers.

Coaching staff

 * John Cooper - Head Coach - 2nd year
 * Gary Blackney - Defensive Coordinator (6th year)
 * Jim Colletto - Offensive Coordinator (2nd year)
 * Ron Hudson - Quarterbacks (2nd year)
 * Gene Huey - Offensive Wide Receivers (2nd year)
 * Bob Palcic - Offensive Line (4th year)
 * Fred Pagac - Defensive Linebackers (8th year)
 * Bobby Turner - Running Backs (1st year)
 * Bill Young - Defensive Coordinator (2nd year)
 * Ron Zook - Defensive Backs (2nd year)