Ohio State Bowl Record

Last Modified Jan 8, 2025 06:06 GMT
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 01 CFP Quarterfinal Rose Bowl Game - Ohio State vs Oregon
The Ohio State Buckeyes at the 2025 Rose Bowl. Source: Getty Images

The Ohio State Buckeyes football team represents Ohio State University in the East division of the Big Ten Conference. The Buckeyes football program was established in 1890 and they compete in The NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. The eight-time national champions first competed in a bowl game in 1920. The Ohio State Buckeyes also have 41 conference championships and 10 division championships. They have won seven Heisman trophies and the football program was also represented by Archie Griffin, who was the only two-time winner of the Heisman Trophy.

What is Ohio State’s Bowl Record?

The Ohio State Buckeyes have appeared in 57 bowl games as of January 2025. They have a bowl record of 28-29-0.

They have participated in 17 Rose Bowls, 6 Fiesta Bowls, 4 Sugar Bowls, 4 Florida Citrus Bowls, 3 Cotton Bowl Classics, 2 Orange Bowls, 2 Gator Bowls, 2 Liberty Bowls, 2 Holiday Bowls, 2 Hall of Fame Bowls, 2 Outback Bowls, and 1 Alamo Bowl.

SeasonBowl OpponentResult
1920Rose BowlCalifornia Golden Bears0-28 (Loss)
1949Rose BowlCalifornia Golden Bears17-14 (Win)
1954Rose BowlUSC Trojans20-7 (Win)
1957Rose BowlOregon Ducks10-7 (Win)
1968Rose BowlUSC Trojans27-16 (Win)
1970Rose BowlStanford Indians17-27 (Loss)
1972Rose BowlUSC Trojans17-42 (Loss)
1973Rose BowlUSC Trojans42-21 (Win)
1974Rose BowlUSC Trojans17-18 (Loss)
1975Rose BowlUCLA Bruins10-23 (Loss)
1976Orange BowlColorado Buffaloes27-10 (Win)
1977Sugar BowlAlabama Crimson Tide6-35 (Loss)
1978Gator BowlClemson Tigers15-17 (Loss)
1979Rose BowlUSC Trojans16-17 (Loss)
1980Fiesta BowlPenn State Nittany Lions19-31 (Loss)
1981Liberty BowlNavy Midshipmen31-28 (Win)
1982Holiday BowlBYU Cougars27-17 (Win)
1983Fiesta BowlPittsburgh Panthers28-23 (Win)
1984Rose BowlUSC Trojans17-20 (Loss)
1985Florida Citrus BowlBYU Cougars10-7 (Win)
1986Cotton Bowl ClassicTexas A&M Aggies28-12 (Win)
1989Hall of Fame BowlAuburn Tigers14-31 (Loss)
1990Liberty BowlAir Force Falcons11-23 (Loss)
1991Hall of Fame BowlSyracuse Orangemen17-24 (Loss)
1992Florida Citrus BowlGeorgia Bulldogs14-21 (Loss)
1993Holiday BowlBYU Cougars28-21 (Win)
1994Florida Citrus BowlAlabama Crimson Tide17-24 (Loss)
1995Florida Citrus BowlTennessee Volunteers14-20 (Loss)
1996Rose BowlArizona State Sun Devils20-17 (Win)
1997Sugar BowlFlorida State Seminoles14-31 (Loss)
1998Sugar BowlTexas A&M Aggies24-14 (Win)
2000Outback BowlSouth Carolina Gamecocks7-24 (Loss)
2001Outback BowlSouth Carolina Gamecocks28-31 (Loss)
2003Fiesta BowlKansas State Wildcats35-28 (Win)
2004Alamo BowlOklahoma State Cowboys33-7 (Win)
2005Fiesta BowlNotre Dame Fighting Irish34-20 (Win)
2008Fiesta BowlTexas Longhorns21-24 (Loss)
2009Rose BowlOregon Ducks26-17 (Win)
2010Sugar BowlArkansas Razorbacks31-26 (Win)
2011Gator BowlFlorida Gators17-24 (Loss)
2013Orange BowlClemson Tigers35-40 (Loss)
2015Fiesta BowlNotre Dame Fighting Irish44-28 (Win)
2017Cotton Bowl ClassicUSC Trojans24-7 (Win)
2018Rose BowlWashington Huskies28-23 (Win)
2021Rose BowlUtah Utes48-45 (Win)
2023Cotton Bowl ClassicMissouri Tigers3-14 (Loss)
2025Rose BowlOregon Ducks41-21 (win)
2025Cotton BowlTexas Longhorns-

Ohio State All-Time Record

The Ohio State Buckeyes have an all-time record of 976–335–53 with a 73% winning rate. As per the official website of the Buckeyes, they have a 12-2 overall record in the 2024-2025 season.

FAQs on Ohio State Buckeyes

A. Ohio State holds a bowl record of 28-29-0.

A. Ohio State has a bowl record of 2-13 against SEC teams, as per Sporting News.

A. Ohio State has never beaten an SEC team since 2015, based on NBC4i.com.


A. Ohio State played Oregon in the Rose Bowl three times (1958, 2010, and 2025), according to Oregon Public Broadcasting. 


Related Stories

Florida State and Clemson reportedly agree to settle lawsuits with new revenue distribution strategy Florida State and Clemson reportedly agree to settle lawsuits with new revenue distribution strategy
Florida State and Clemson reportedly agree to settle lawsuits with new revenue distribution strategy
Kalen DeBoer sheds light on Ryan Grubb's expertise and how that helps Alabama offense Kalen DeBoer sheds light on Ryan Grubb's expertise and how that helps Alabama offense
Kalen DeBoer sheds light on Ryan Grubb's expertise and how that helps Alabama offense
Is Bill Belichick and UNC participating in Hard Knocks? All about the Tar Heels’ plans for the show Is Bill Belichick and UNC participating in Hard Knocks? All about the Tar Heels’ plans for the show
Is Bill Belichick and UNC participating in Hard Knocks? All about the Tar Heels’ plans for the show
1d
"He’s a mature, wise, and prepared QB": Shedeur Sanders draws huge support from Shrine Bowl executive amid recent hate "He’s a mature, wise, and prepared QB": Shedeur Sanders draws huge support from Shrine Bowl executive amid recent hate
"He’s a mature, wise, and prepared QB": Shedeur Sanders draws huge support from Shrine Bowl executive amid recent hate
18h
Kalen DeBoer clearly states what Keelon Russell, Ty Simpson, and Austin Mack need to win Alabama's QB battle Kalen DeBoer clearly states what Keelon Russell, Ty Simpson, and Austin Mack need to win Alabama's QB battle
Kalen DeBoer clearly states what Keelon Russell, Ty Simpson, and Austin Mack need to win Alabama's QB battle
Stanford returning players 2025: Top 3 players who will return to Troy Taylor's squad ft. Emmet Kenney Stanford returning players 2025: Top 3 players who will return to Troy Taylor's squad ft. Emmet Kenney
Stanford returning players 2025: Top 3 players who will return to Troy Taylor's squad ft. Emmet Kenney
1d
Liberty Returning Players 2025: Top 5 players who will return to Jamey Chadwell's squad ft. TJ Bush Liberty Returning Players 2025: Top 5 players who will return to Jamey Chadwell's squad ft. TJ Bush
Liberty Returning Players 2025: Top 5 players who will return to Jamey Chadwell's squad ft. TJ Bush 
“When are we gonna get over the Manning family”: CFB fans react as Arch Manning partners with Uber to promote self-driving taxi “When are we gonna get over the Manning family”: CFB fans react as Arch Manning partners with Uber to promote self-driving taxi
“When are we gonna get over the Manning family”: CFB fans react as Arch Manning partners with Uber to promote self-driving taxi
22h
“Didn’t want to risk being exposed”: Former Jets scout rips Shedeur Sanders after he takes a stand for Will Howard “Didn’t want to risk being exposed”: Former Jets scout rips Shedeur Sanders after he takes a stand for Will Howard
“Didn’t want to risk being exposed”: Former Jets scout rips Shedeur Sanders after he takes a stand for Will Howard
Todd McShay reports Shedeur Sanders’ attitude left high-ranking individuals of 2 NFL teams unimpressed after their meeting Todd McShay reports Shedeur Sanders’ attitude left high-ranking individuals of 2 NFL teams unimpressed after their meeting
Todd McShay reports Shedeur Sanders’ attitude left high-ranking individuals of 2 NFL teams unimpressed after their meeting
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
More
More
bell-icon Manage notifications