1988 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

The 1988 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University in the college football season of 1987-1988. It was the first season for head coach John Cooper. The Buckeyes played their home games in Ohio Stadium. The team finished the season with a win-loss record of 4–6–1, and a Big Ten Conference record of 2–5–1.

Coaching staff

 * John Cooper - Head Coach - 1st year
 * Gary Blackney - Defensive Coordinator (5th year)
 * Jim Colletto - Offensive Coordinator (1st year)
 * Bill Dudley - (1st year)
 * Ron Hudson - Running Backs (1st year)
 * Gene Huey - Wide Receivers (1st year)
 * Bob Palcic - Offensive Line (3rd year)
 * Fred Pagac - Defensive Linebackers (7th year)
 * Bill Young - Defensive Line (1st year)
 * Ron Zook - Defensive Backs (1st year)