1984 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

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

Coaching staff

 * Earle Bruce – Head coach – 6th year
 * Gary Blackney – Defensive backs (1st year)
 * Bill Conley – Inside linebacker (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

 * Keith Byars 39 Rush, 274 Yds
 * Cris Carter 7 Rec, 134 Yds

Michigan State

 * Lanese 7 Rec, 116 Yds

Rose Bowl

 * Rich Spangler's 52 yard field goal (Rose Bowl record)
 * Cris Carter 9 Rec, 172 Yds