1972 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

The 1972 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University in the 1972 college football season. The Buckeyes compiled a 9–2 record, including the 1973 Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, where they lost 42–17 to the USC Trojans.

Coaching staff

 * Woody Hayes - Head Coach (22nd year)
 * George Chaump - Offense (5th year)
 * George Hill (American football coach) - Defensive Coordinator (2nd year)
 * Rudy Hubbard - Running Backs (5th year)
 * Charles Clausen - Defense (2nd year)
 * Edward Ferkany - Offensive Line (1st year)
 * Rudy Hubbard - Running Backs (5th year)
 * John Mummey - Quarterbacks (4th year)
 * Ralph Staub - (3rd year)
 * Dick Walker - Defensive Backs (4th year)

North Carolina
Statistics
 * Rushing: Archie Griffin 239 yards

California

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Michigan
Ohio State made two goal line stands, one in each half, to hold onto the 14-11 victory. The first came just before halftime as Dennis Franklin fumbled on fourth down at the two. In the fourth quarter, Randy Gradishar stopped Franklin on a sneak from the one. The Buckeyes' fans tore down the goal posts with 13 seconds remaining.