2002 Roster # Player Position Birthday Hometown High School Height Weight; 1: Bobby Britton: CB, ST: 9/28/1981: Jacksonville, FL: Raines: 5'11" 194: 2 . 20 reasons why Miami will beat Ohio State, lost a National Championship against Penn State, Former San Diego State Offensive Tackle Josh Simmons Transferring to Ohio State, Former Notre Dame Wide Receiver Lorenzo Styles Transferring to Ohio State As Cornerback, Joining Brother in Buckeyes Secondary. The team finished the season with a win-loss record of 10-2, and a Big Ten Conference record of 7-1. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Mar 19 @ Georgia Tech, Ohio State (17-15) Loss vs. Georgia Tech, 58-72, College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. Buckeye Battle Cry series: Best Ohio State football player to wear jersey No. Gamble intercepted the next pass in the end zone to preserve the lead. # 1 Demario McCall 5-9 191 Position CB Year Senior Hometown Tailback Maurice Clarett, the first true freshman to start at tailback in school history, (Athletic Department archive August 24, 2002) scored three touchdowns in his first game, sparking a convincing 4521 win. The Terps enter 2023 coming off their most successful season in years in 2022, going 8-5, the most wins for the program in a single season since 2010. The 2002 Ohio State Buckeyes were one of the most noteworthy college football teams of recent vintage. With a first down Ohio State would have been in a position to run the clock out and win the game without it going to overtime. The team was the first in Division I-A (now Division I FBS) history to finish its season at 140, and the second to win 14 games, following BYU's 141 season in 1996. Sophomore place kicker Mike Nugent, who had been uneven in his kicking as a freshman, gave an indication of his future value to the team by kicking field goals of 41, 33, and 45 yards. Gamble "jumped the route" of the Penn State receiver, intercepted the ball at the Nittany Lion 40, and returned it down the sideline for a touchdown, the only one scored by Ohio State in the game. 14 - 2009 Ohio State Football National Championships (7): 1942, 1954, 1957, 1961, 1968, 1970, 2002 2009 OHIO STATE FOOTBALL 2010 ROSE BOWL GAME 2009 BUCKEYES No. The overtime game was the first ever played by Ohio State, and on the opening possession the Buckeyes scored, with Krenzel scrambling from the pocket for 14 yards and Maurice Hall scoring on an 8-yard run up the middle. If supporting an indie site is your thing, please considerbecoming a 12th Warrior,buying our merch, or contributing in other ways. The NCAA had recently decided to increase the number of games from 11 to 12, and in addtion to that Ohio State had agreed to host the 13th (and final) Pigskin Classic, an annual contest at the beginning of the season. Dec 28, Ohio State (6-3) Win vs. Tennessee State, 94-73, 10. 2) Gamble appeared to land inbounds, again a first down. Jan 9 @ Michigan State, Ohio State (7-5) Loss vs. Michigan State, 55-66, 13. (Lindy's p.62: Keels, p.74-75). Following the conclusion of the 2023 NFL Draft, the rush is on for teams to sign the undrafted free agent prospects that remain available. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Buckeye fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. Northwestern had a 6-0 lead after the 1st quarter but had had two drives stopped inside the Ohio State ten-yard line. As the final play ended, Ohio State players stormed the field and fireworks went off not only in Tempe but also two doors down from my house as my neighbors celebrated. Ohio State failed to move the ball, and the subsequent punt set Miami up at their own 24. (Keels, p.12), Team captains selected were seniors Mike Doss and Donnie Nickey. Maurice Clarett returned to play after 2 weeks recuperating from his knee surgery September 16 and scored three times in the first half while accruing 104 yards rushing. View the Ohio State Buckeyes roster for the 2022 FBS college football season. Wg. Do you have a blog? The overtime game was the first ever played by Ohio State, and on the opening possession the Buckeyes scored, with Krenzel scrambling from the pocket for 14 yards and Maurice Hall scoring on an 8-yard run up the middle. Jenkins caught the pass at the goal line and scored. Roster News . Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. (Lindy's, p.42) The offense ran up 567 yards, a season-high, with Krenzel and backup Scott McMullen combining for 355 yards passing on only 19 completions. (Lindy's, p.50) Clarett played only the first series of the game before injuring his shoulder again and leaving the game. Scoreboard; Box Scores; Previews; Injury Report; As Miami QB Ken Dorsey dropped back to pass, Buckeye DE Will Smith raced around left tackle and sacked Dorsey with one hand. Maurice Clarett, still hampered by the recurrence of his stinger injury in the Penn State game, carried the ball only 14 times for 52 yards. (Keels p.28, Lindy's p.26) He scored twice and Ohio State got a Nugent field goal and a safety to win convincingly. They tied for the Big Ten championship with Penn State. Offensive captains for the season were named weekly, and were: Craig Krenzel (Texas Tech, Penn State, and Michigan), Mike Stafford (Kent State), Ben Hartsock (Washington State and Illinois), Ivan Douglas (Cincinnati), Chris Vance (Indiana), Alex Stepanovich (Northwestern and Purdue), Michael Jenkins (San Jose State), Shane Olivea (Wisconsin), and for the Minnesota game, Andy Groom and Bryce Bishop. Craig Krenzel, who had scrambled for 64 yards on 14 carries in the first three games, scored the winning touchdown with less than 4 minutes to play, twisting and spinning through the Bearcat defenders for 6 yards. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. That Team Up North had ruined Ohio State attempts at undefeated regular seasons three times in the past decade (1993, 1995, 1996), and hoped to spoil yet another national title bid, while hoping to capture a share of the Big Ten crown if Iowa also lost. Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 1. The following week, on October 26, the Buckeyes returned to Columbus to face Joe Paterno's Penn State Nittany Lions, ranked 17th in the AP, with a 52 overall record and a 12 conference record, its losses to Iowa and Michigan. Bad call!") Ohio State for the second season in a row played a non-conference West Coast team at mid-season, hosting the San Jose State Spartans for Homecoming on October 12. As an independent site, we're committed to delivering Buckeye fans the news and analysis they deserve, all while remaining free. Ohio State faced its next big test on the road October 19, in Madison, Wisconsin, taking on the Wisconsin Badgers in one of the most hostile stadiums in the nation. Feb 1, Ohio State (10-9) Win vs. Northwestern, 65-52, 20. Twice All-American safety Mike Doss, in an emotional announcement on January 9, 2002, advised that he would not declare himself for the NFL draft and would return to Ohio State for his senior season. Or write about sports? Portsmouth West, making its first state finals appearance, was held to 79 total yards. The 1992 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University in the 1992 NCAA Division I-A football season. On their 2nd possession, Miami scored when Dorsey hit Roscoe Parrish on a 25-yard touchdown strike. Ohio State Seasons 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Post-OSU Update: Matt Wilhelm was selected in the 4th round (112th overall) in the 2003 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. The game was one for the ages, and will live on for many years as a collectors item in the homes of many OSU fans all over the world. (Lindy's p.50) After Krenzel's fumble, Gamble caught the Penn State defender from behind at the OSU 41, preventing a touchdown return, and two plays later A.J. As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. 2001 Roster # Player Position Birthday Hometown High School Height Weight; 1: Bobby Britton: CB, ST: 9/28/1981: Jacksonville, FL: Raines: 5'11" 194: 1 . Dec 7, Ohio State (2-2) Win vs. Tennessee Tech, 71-64, 5. 08/24/02: vs. Texas Tech: Columbus, Ohio: W, 45-21: Box Score (PDF) 09/07/02: vs. Kent State: Columbus, Ohio: W, 51-17: Box Score (PDF) 09/14/02: vs. Washington State: Columbus . The Buckeye defense, however, held SJS to 265 yards of offense, all of it passing yardage, despite the Spartans completing 81.8% of their 44 passes. Jan 25 @ Iowa, Ohio State (9-8) Win vs. Iowa, 83-72, 18. The team was the first in NCAA Division I-Anow known as NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)history to finish its season at 14-0 following BYU's 14-1 season in 1996. Armani Reeves. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Name Pos. Do you have a sports website? But their defense served notice on the first play from scrimmage that things were not going to be easy for the Hurricanes. Join our linker program. His 230 yards rushing for the day was the 6th best in Buckeye history and just short of Archie Griffin's freshman record of 239. In the second half Clarett picked up 44 yards on his first rush and destroyed the Cougar defense with 194 second-half yards. 25 to 10 Gee Scott Jr., TE No. April 19, 2020 1:10 pm ET. [4] The intensity of the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry was increased by the stakes: a victory by the 12-0 Buckeyes would secure a spot for them in the BCS National Championship game. Dec 18 @ Pitt, Ohio State (3-3) Loss vs. Pittsburgh, 49-69, 7. Ohio State took over at the Indiana 18 and scored on a short pass from Krenzel to Michael Jenkins to take a 3510 lead. Jenkins caught the pass at the goal line and scored. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Minnesota, at 7-1 overall and 3-1 in conference play, was a contender for the Big Ten title. In the 2nd overtime, OSU quickly drove for a touchdown, with Clarett taking it the final 5 yards in his final play as a Buckeye. From his call of the touchdown, ABC announcer Brent Musburger uttered a phrase that has gone down in Buckeye lore: "Holy Buckeye". 1, and now we're going straight to No. The game was billed by many in the media as a possible Rose Bowl-preview and was televised nationally (Keels p.28). Following their defeat of Michigan, Ohio State faced the number one ranked and heavily favored (11.5 points) Miami Hurricanes in the Fiesta Bowl on January 3, 2003, selected that year as the championship game for the teams ranked first and second in the BCS ratings. Following their defeat of Michigan, Ohio State faced the number one ranked and heavily favored (11.5 points) Miami Hurricanes in the Fiesta Bowl on January 3, 2003, selected that year as the championship game for the teams ranked first and second in the BCS ratings. 2002 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL - Pos. The game featured Chris Gamble starting on both offense and defense (which had last occurred for Ohio State in 1963) and playing 89 of the game's 138 plays (51 on defense, 31 on offense, and 7 on punt returns). Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 12:49AM. Facebook Twitter Instagram. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. Led by Heisman Trophy finalists quarterback Ken Dorsey and tailback Willis McGahee, Miami was favored by nearly two touchdowns over the offensively anemic Buckeyes. Most Recent Games and Any Score Since 1869. A Willis McGahee touchdown run brought the Hurricanes within 3 points by the beginning of the fourth quarter. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, April 30, 6:46AM. Ohio State had no choice but to play for another overtime, with Krenzel completing a fourth and 14 pass to Michael Jenkins, giving Ohio State new life. still claim that there was no interference on the play, but the claim is utter nonsense. On fourth down with a yard to go, coach Jim Tressel opted against attempting a 54-yard field goal by Mike Nugent to tie the game, and in an uncharacteristically high-risk move, ran pass play "King Right 64 Y Shallow Swap" instead, whose first option was a short crossing pass ("shallow swap") to Hartsock (the "Y" receiver). From there, the Hurricane ground game began to move as McGahee found room to run. The Ohio State offense struggled throughout the game, exemplified by Craig Krenzel losing a fumble at the Penn State one on Ohio State's first possession, but the defense held Penn State's offense to only seven points and a season-low 179 yards and 8 first downs (tying the Penn State school record for fewest first downs, which surprisngly occurred in Penn State's memorable 14-10 upset of the Miami Hurricanes in the 1987 Fiesta Bowl that grabbed them the national championship). Maurice Clarett rushed for 133 yards but suffered a shoulder stinger on his last carry, an injury that would severely limit his availability over the next four games. Mar 5 @ Northwestern, Ohio State (14-12) Win vs. Northwestern, 52-48, 27. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. In addition the Cougar defense limited tailback Maurice Clarett to just 36 yards rushing and held the Buckeyes to only a pair of field goals in the half. Ohio State replied with a long drive and a field goal by Mike Nugent, then used an interception by Cie Grant and a fumble recovery by Donnie Nickey to keep Northwestern at bay. Northwestern had a 6-0 lead after the 1st quarter but had had two drives stopped inside the Ohio State ten yard line. Ht. Miami went 3-and-out on their next possession, but then their defense rose up and forced OSU to punt, which gave the Hurricanes excellent field position at their own 45. Ohio High School Athletic Association 2002 Football Championships . (2002 archive 12-10-2002). The penalty-marred game saw the two teams combine for 26 penalties for 231 yards. The game was deemed an instant classic, full of twists and turns, turnovers and lead changes, tragedy, drama, and controversy. Nov 25, Ohio State (1-0) Win vs. Coppin State, 58-51, 2. (Lindy's, p.42) The offense ran up 567 yards, a season-high, with Krenzel and backup Scott McMullen combining for 355 yards passing on only 19 completions. Wide receiver Chris Gamble had practiced all week as a defensive back and was used on a 3rd down for UC from the Ohio State 29 in the 4th quarter, making an interception in the end zone. Ohio State then drove down to the Miami 5 (after converting a 4th-and-14 on a 17-yard completion from Krenzel to WR Michael Jenkins), and faced a 4th-and-3 from there. From there, McGahee swept around right end for a TD and the Hurricanes closed the gap to 17-14 going into the 4th quarter. It was clear that any yardage that the Hurricanes gained on this night would have to be earned. Defensive linemen Darrion Scott, Simon Fraser, and David Thompson recorded 4 sacks and were instrumental in stopping the run. Krenzel completed the drive with a short touchdown pass to tight end Ben Hartsock, and although a try for a 2-point conversion failed, the Buckeyes led 19-14. The long pass set the Buckeyes up with a first and goal at Miami's 6-yard line. UC put up more than 400 yards of offense, bombing the Buckeye defense with 52 passes, but was stymied by dropped passes and two 4th quarter interceptions. After a Gamble interception of Purdue quarterback Kyle Orton stifled any comeback by the Boilermakers, the Buckeyes escaped West Lafayette with a victory, 10-6. Pretty packed house @LandGrantBeer for the @11W Ohio State 2002 national champions reunion. Ohio State for the second season in a row played a non-conference West Coast team at mid-season, hosting the San Jose State Spartans for Homecoming on October 12. After gaining a first down on a 4th down quarterback sneak, Krenzel completed a pass (and another play name went into Buckeye legend: Gun Switch Right Dart 59 X Skinny Wheel)[3] to Clarett swinging left out of the backfield ("wheel") while the wide receiver ran a post pattern to decoy the secondary ("X skinny") that resulted in a first down at the Michigan six-yard line. In a segment during Saturday mornings GameDay broadcast from Ohio States campus, former Ohio State defensive backs Mike Doss and Will Allen, running back Maurice Clarettand head coach Jim Tressel unveiled a sculpture that pays tribute to four members of the 2002 national title team offensive tackles Ivan Douglas and Shane Olivea and defensive ends Will Smith and Mike Kudla who have passed away. Elg. We want to make sure thattheir voices are still heard. (Lindy's p.62: Keels, p.74-75). Regular Season; Preseason; Postseason; Strength of Schedule; 2023 Opponents; Games . Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? To this day, many Miami fans (undoubtedly fueled by commentator Dan Fouts' infamous "Bad call! A successful 2022. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Jack Wenninger twirled a one-hit, complete-game, gem to improve to 5-3 on the season.Wenninger began his outing by retiring the first six batters that came to the plate, before yielding his lone hit, a lead-off double, in . Feb 15 @ Michigan, Ohio State (12-11) Loss vs. Michigan, 54-70, 24. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the 2002 @OhioStateFB national championship team pic.twitter.com/nMnkl5v0Lr. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. On their first possession in overtime, the Hurricanes scored a touchdown on a 7 yard pass to Kellen Winslow. They moved the ball, but the final pass attempt by Michigan quarterback John Navarre, with 0:01 left and long to the endzone, was intercepted by Will Allen. Do you have a sports website? A Maurice Clarett touchdown run put Ohio State ahead 147 at halftime. Wilhelm played six of his eight years in the NFL with the Chargers and started during the 2007, making 97 tackles. However the penalty was flagged after the play was completed and while Miami was celebrating an apparent victory, causing the call to become controversial. In the second half Clarett picked up 44 yards on his first rush and destroyed the Cougar defense with 194 second-half yards. PUR Brandon Jones 11 rushes, 28 yards. San Jose State had attempted to cancel the game because its schedule featured seven road games in an 8-week span, but was unable to find a replacement team for the Buckeye home date. Maurice Clarett, returning from injury, scored an early touchdown to put the team ahead 73, and the defense held That Team Up North to three first half field goals that included a crucial stop inside the Ohio State ten just before the half. They later missed a pair of field goal attempts before scoring a touchdown with less than 2 minutes remaining in the 3rd quarter to narrow the Buckeye lead to 24-16. The Buckeyes return to their home field Saturday for their annual spring game, moving one step closer to the start of the 2023 season Sept. 2 . By season's end, Krenzel would have thrown 249 times and completed 148 of them for a completion. The following week, on October 26, the Buckeyes returned to Columbus to face Joe Paterno's Penn State Nittany Lions, ranked 17th in the AP, with a 52 overall record and a 12 conference record, its losses to Iowa and Michigan. As it had on its earlier road games, Ohio State struggled offensively with an inconsistent running game minus Maurice Clarett. PUR Berin Lacevic 21-yard field goal, 0:42. Record: 10-2 (8th of 119) (Schedule & Results) Rank: 4th in the Final AP poll. Animosity simmered in both teams as each had resented the other dancing on their logos after road wins in the immediately preceding years. Home . 2002 Football Roster; 2001 Football Roster; 2000 Football Roster; 1990's Football Rosters. Gamble turned inside to try and catch the ball, but Sharpe face-guarded him. So. Led by co-MVPs junior quarterback Craig Krenzel and sophomore wide receiver/cornerback Chris Gamble, freshman standout tailback Maurice Clarett, and senior safety Mike Doss, the Buckeyes won the Big Ten, then won the 2003 Fiesta Bowl, which was also the 2003 BCS National Championship Game, to finish as college football's national champions for the first time since 1968. Some school's results have been altered by retroactive NCAA penalties. The next week, on the road against the Northwestern Wildcats, which entered the game with a 2-3 record and 0-1 in conference play, Ohio State played a night game in Evanston, Illinois, in accordance with a scheduling agreement between the Big Ten and ESPN (Keels, p.41). That Team Up North was 9-2, a contender for the conference championship with a 6-1 record, and ranked 9th in the USA Today poll and 12th in the AP. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 1999 Football Roster; 1998 Football Roster; 1997 Football Roster; . (SI, p.75) Maurice Clarett, a freshman prospect, graduated early from high school and enrolled at Ohio State for the 2002 Winter Quarter to make himself eligible to participate in spring football practice. As the season progressed, quarterback Craig Krenzel was solid, if not spectacular. The season was going to be an odd one for Ohio State no matter how it turned out. Sophomore place kicker Mike Nugent, who had been uneven in his kicking as a freshman, gave an indication of his future value to the team by kicking field goals of 41, 33, and 45 yards. (P. 53). OSU began the game in an inauspicious manner by going 3-and-out on their first possession. 2003 Defeated. Ohio State is closer to Notre Dame and USC than to fourth-place Oklahoma (400) and fifth-place Michigan (388). On 3rd down, Dorsey connected with McGahee on a swing pass to the right side, but as the Heisman Trophy finalist turned to go upfield, OSU safety Will Allen came crashing into McGahee, sending him to the ground for a 2-yard loss. From his call of the touchdown, ABC announcer Brent Musburger uttered a phrase that has gone down in Buckeye lore: "Holy Buckeye". On their first possession in overtime, the Hurricanes scored a touchdown on a 7-yard pass to Kellen Winslow. 64. The game was billed by many in the media as a possible Rose Bowl-preview and was televised nationally (Keels p.28). Led by junior quarterback Craig Krenzel and senior safety Mike Doss, the Buckeyes won the 2003 Fiesta Bowl, which was also the 2003 BCS National Championship Game. Ohio State faced its next big test on the road October 19, in Madison, Wisconsin, taking on the Wisconsin Badgers in one of the most hostile stadiums in the nation. Second year coach (and former Ohio State assistant) Larry Coker had yet to lose a game as head coach of the Hurricanes, and the school was gunning for their 35th straight win overall. Ranked fourth now, Ohio State faced a Badger team that had opened its season 5-0, but had lost its first two conference games, and 7 of its last 9 conference games at home, and was playing without its top wide receiver, Lee Evans. View the Ohio State Buckeyes roster for the 2022 FBS college football season. DIVISION IV STATE CHAMPIONSHIP November 29, 2002 (at Massillon Paul Brown Tiger Stadium) Portsmouth West 0 7 0 6 13 (12-3) Kenton 13 6 12 14 45 (13-2) Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.iDillard Joe Redmond . In all the Buckeyes intercepted three passes, but controversy ensued near the end of the game when Gamble appeared to interfere with a Lion receiver but was not called for a penalty. Backup quarterback Derek Crudup, who came in for a play after Dorsey was shaken up, converted a fourth down pass to Winslow, which was followed by facemask and pass interference penalties against Ohio State that now gave Miami an identical first-and-goal situation at the two-yard line. It's a big night for fashion and some really interesting looks as many of the future first-round picks stroll down the red . At this point, it appeared that OSU was about to break things open. The Buckeyes played their home games in Ohio Stadium. Ohio State added four members of the defensive backfield this summer in cornerbacks Jordan Hancock and Jakailin Johnson and safeties Jaylen Johnson and Andre Turrentine. MICH Adam Finley 36-yard field goal, 8:35. The Buckeyes went on to play in the 2002 Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida, where they lost, 31-28, to the South Carolina Gamecocks . MICH Adam Finley 22-yard field goal, 0:16. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Pos. Phil Harrison. College Football Scores. College Football at Sports-Reference.com Blog and Articles. The Buckeye defense, however, held SJS to 265 yards of offense, all of it passing yardage, despite the Spartans completing 81.8% of their 44 passes. The Hurricanes stalled on their opening drive of the half, handing the ball over to Ohio State who drove inside the Miami ten-yard line before Krenzel was intercepted by Sean Taylor, who was then stripped of the ball by Maurice Clarett on the return.
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