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The Ohio State Buckeyes will look to add to their storied legacy when they face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Monday, January 20th in the CFP National Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Here is everything you need to know about Ohio State’s winning history.
How many times has Ohio State won the national championship?
It’s important to note that national polls determined the champion in each college football season until 1991. Championships won before 1991 were deemed consensus or non-consensus depending on how many polls (AP, Coaches, etc.) voted for a certain team. The Bowl Championship Series was created in 1999 and it consisted of four bowl games: Rose, Sugar, Fiesta and Orange. The College Football Playoff did not make its debut until 2014.
That being said, Ohio State has won eight national championships, in 1942, 1954, 1957, 1961, 1968, 1970, 2002 and 2014. Six of the championships were won during the poll era and the most recent two were won during the Bowl era.
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When was the last time Ohio State won the national championship?
As noted above, Ohio State defeated Oregon, 42-20, in to win the 2014 national championship. Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 246 yards and four touchdowns in the first national title in the college football playoff era. Urban Meyer, who was the head coach at Ohio State for seven years, led the team to its 2014 title.
In addition to Elliott, the 2014 Ohio State team featured an elite, high-powered roster. Surrounding QB J.T. Barrett on offense were Curtis Samuel, Devin Smith and Michael Thomas. Tackle Taylor Decker, who is now a starter for the Detroit Lions, also provided…
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Publish date : 2025-01-17 16:57:00
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