1984 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

The 1984 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University in the college football season of 1984-1985. The Buckeyes compiled a 9–3 record, including the 1985 Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, where they lost 20–17 to the Southern California Trojans.

Coaching staff

 * Earle Bruce - Head Coach - 6th year
 * Gary Blackney - Defensive Backs (1st year)
 * Bill Conley - Offense (1st year)
 * Steve Devine - Offensive Line (2nd year)
 * Randy Hart - Defensive Line (3rd year)
 * Glen Mason - Offensive Coordinator (7th year)
 * Bill Myles - Offensive Line (8th year)
 * Fred Pagac - Defensive Linebackers (3rd year)
 * Jim Tressel - Quarterbacks (2nd year)
 * Bob Tucker - Defensive Coordinator (6th year)

Illinois
Statistics
 * Rushing: Keith Byars 274 yards