1971 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

The 1971 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University in the college football season of 1971-1972. The Buckeyes compiled a 6–4 record.

Coaching staff

 * Woody Hayes - Head Coach (21st year)
 * Earle Bruce - Offense (6th year)
 * George Chaump - Offense (4th year)
 * George Hill (American football coach) - Defensive Coordinator (1st year)
 * Rudy Hubbard - Running Backs - 4th year
 * Charles Clausen - Defense (1st year)
 * John Mummey - Quarterbacks (3rd year)
 * Ralph Staub - (2nd year)
 * Dick Walker - Defensive Backs (3rd year)