1977 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

The 1977 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University in the college football season of 1977-1978. The Buckeyes compiled a 9–3 record, including the 1978 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, Louisiana, where they lost 35–6 to the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Coaching staff

 * Woody Hayes - Head Coach (27th year)
 * George Chaump - Offense (10th year)
 * George Hill (American football coach) - Defensive Coordinator (7th year)
 * Dave Adolph - Defense (1st year)
 * Alex Gibbs - Offensive Coordinator/ Offensive Line (3rd year)
 * Mickey Jackson - (4th year)
 * Bill Myles - Offensive Line (1st year)
 * Gary Tranquill - Defensive Backs (1st year)