This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Betacommand (talk | contribs) at 15:57, 10 December 2008 (rm image per WP:NFCC#3a). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.
Revision as of 15:57, 10 December 2008 by Betacommand (talk | contribs) (rm image per WP:NFCC#3a)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)| {{{year}}} ] |
|---|
The 2001 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University in the college football season of 2001-2002. It marked their first season under new head coach Jim Tressel. The Buckeyes compiled a 7–5 record, capped by a 26–20 victory over their fierce rival the Michigan Wolverines in Ann Arbor in the regular season finale. The Buckeyes went on to play in the 2002 Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida, where they lost 31–28 to the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Preseason
The 2001 Ohio State Buckeyes football season marked a transition from former head coach John Cooper to new head coach Jim Tressel. Tressel was beginning his first season as head coach at the Division 1-A level as the 22nd head coach of the Buckeyes. He came from Youngstown State University where he led the Penguins to four national championships at the Division 1-AA level. The Buckeyes finished the 2000 season with an 8-4 record and Coach Cooper was later fired on January 2, 2001..
Prior to Cooper's firing, the Buckeyes were ranked 23rd in the AP Poll, losing in the 2001 Outback Bowl to the South Carolina Gamecocks by a score of 24-7.
Schedule
| Date | Ranking | Opponent | Result | Score | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8 | vs. *Akron | W | 28 | 14 | Columbus, Ohio • Ohio Stadium | |
| September 22 | @ *UCLA | L | 6 | 13 | Pasadena, California • Rose Bowl | |
| September 29 | @ Indiana | W | 27 | 14 | Bloomington, Indiana • Memorial Stadium | |
| October 6 | vs. Northwestern | W | 38 | 20 | Columbus, Ohio • Ohio Stadium | |
| October 13 | vs. Wisconsin | L | 17 | 20 | Columbus, Ohio • Ohio Stadium | |
| October 20 | vs. *San Diego State | W | 27 | 12 | Columbus, Ohio • Ohio Stadium | |
| October 27 | @ Penn State | L | 27 | 29 | State College, Pennsylvania • Beaver Stadium | |
| November 3 | @ Minnesota | W | 31 | 28 | Minneapolis, Minnesota • The Metrodome | |
| November 10 | vs. Purdue | W | 35 | 9 | Columbus, Ohio • Ohio Stadium | |
| November 17 | vs. Illinois | L | 22 | 34 | Columbus, Ohio • Ohio Stadium | |
| November 24 | @ Michigan | W | 26 | 20 | Ann Arbor, Michigan • Michigan Stadium | |
| January 1 | vs. ° South Carolina | L | 28 | 31 | Tampa, Florida • Raymond James Stadium | |
| *Non-conference opponent • °2002 Outback Bowl | ||||||
Coaching staff
- Jim Tressel - Head Coach - 1st year
- Jim Bollman - Offensive Coordinator/Offensive line coach - 1st year
- Mark Dantonio - Defensive Coordinator - 1st year
References
- Rovnak, Paul (January 3, 2001), "Cooper Fired, Geiger cites "deteriorating climate", The Lantern
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - "Ohio State Historical Scores". Retrieved 2008-08-23.