1980 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

The 1980 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University in the college football season of 1980-1981. The Buckeyes compiled a 9–3 record, including the 1980 Fiesta Bowl in Tempe, Arizona, where they lost 31–19 to the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Coaching staff

 * Earle Bruce - Head Coach - 2nd year
 * Dennis Fryzel - Defensive Coordinator (2nd year)
 * Glen Mason - Offensive Coordinator (3rd year)
 * Bill Myles - Offensive Line (4th year)
 * Nick Saban - Defensive Backs (1st year)
 * Wayne Stanley - Running Backs (2nd year)
 * Steve Szabo - Defensive Line (2nd year)
 * Bob Tucker - Defensive Outside Linebackers (2nd year)
 * Fred Zechman - Quarterbacks/Receivers (2nd year)

Arizona State

 * Source: Palm Beach Post

Indiana
Statistics
 * Rushing: Calvin Murray 224 yards