1983 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

The 1983 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University in the college football season of 1983-1984. The Buckeyes compiled a 9–3 record, including the 1984 Fiesta Bowl in Tempe, Arizona, where they won 28–23 against the Pittsburgh Panthers.

Coaching staff

 * Earle Bruce - Head Coach (5th year)
 * Dom Capers - Defensive Backs (2nd year)
 * Steve Devine - Recruiting Coordinator (1st year)
 * Randy Hart - Defensive Line (2nd year)
 * Glen Mason - Offensive Coordinator (6th year)
 * Bill Myles - Offensive Line (7th year)
 * Fred Pagac - Defensive Linebackers (2nd year)
 * Wayne Stanley - Running Backs (5th year)
 * Jim Tressel - Quarterbacks (1st year)
 * Bob Tucker - Defensive Coordinator (5th year)

Wisconsin
Woody Hayes dotted the "i" in the pregame Script Ohio.

Statistics
 * Keith Byars 29 Rush, 174 Yds