1978 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

The 1978 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University in the college football season of 1978-1979. The Buckeyes compiled a 7–4–1 record, including the 1978 Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, where they lost 17–15 to the Clemson Tigers.

Coaching staff

 * Woody Hayes - Head Coach (28th year)
 * George Chaump - Offense (10th year)
 * George Hill - Defensive Coordinator (7th year)
 * Glen Mason - Outside Linebackers and Offensive Line Coach (1st year)
 * Dave Adolph - Defense (2nd year)
 * Alex Gibbs - Offensive Coordinator/ Offensive Line (4th year)
 * Mickey Jackson - (5th year)
 * Bill Myles - Offensive Line (2nd year)
 * Gary Tranquill - Defensive Backs (2nd year)