1948 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

The 1948 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented Ohio State University in the 1948 Big Nine Conference football season. The Buckeyes compiled a 6–3 record, but lost to Michigan in the season finale. Ohio State outscored their opponents, 184–94, on the season.

Though unranked in the final AP Poll, Ohio State was ranked at No. 9 in the final Litkenhous Difference by Score System ratings for 1948.

Coaching staff

 * Wes Fesler, head coach, second year