1976 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

The 1976 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University in the 1976 Big Ten Conference football season. The Buckeyes compiled a 9–2–1 record, including the 1977 Orange Bowl in Miami, where they won, 27–10, against the Colorado.

Coaching staff

 * Woody Hayes – Head Coach (26th year)
 * George Chaump – Offense (9th year)
 * George Hill (American football) – Defensive Coordinator (6th year)
 * Alex Gibbs – Offensive Coordinator/ Offensive Line (2nd year)
 * Mickey Jackson – (3rd year)
 * John Mummey – Quarterbacks (8th year)
 * Ralph Staub – (7th year)
 * Dick Walker – Defensive Backs (8th year)

Missouri
The loss snapped 25-game home win streak

At Minnesota
Ohio State clinches at least a share of Big Ten title for record fifth straight year.