1981 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

The 1981 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University in the college football season of 1981-1982. The Buckeyes compiled a 9–3 record, including the 1981 Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tennessee, where they won 31–28 against the Navy Midshipmen.

Coaching staff

 * Earle Bruce - Head Coach (3rd year)
 * Dennis Fryzel - Defensive Coordinator (3rd year)
 * Glen Mason - Offensive Coordinator (4th year)
 * Bill Myles - Offensive Line (5th year)
 * Nick Saban - Defensive Backs (2nd year)
 * Wayne Stanley - Running Backs (3rd year)
 * Steve Szabo - Defensive Line (3rd year)
 * Bob Tucker - Defensive Outside Linebackers (3rd year)
 * Fred Zechman - Quarterbacks/Receivers (3rd year)

Purdue

 * Gary Williams 126 receiving yards