The 1994 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the

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in the

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. The Buckeyes compiled a 9–4 record, including the 1995 Florida Citrus Bowl in

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, where they lost, 24–17, to the

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, a team one point away from playing in the national championship game.

Schedule

Roster

Rankings

Game summaries

Fresno State

Washington

Pitt

Houston

Northwestern

Illinois

Michigan State

Purdue

Penn State

Wisconsin

Indiana

Michigan

vs. Alabama (Citrus Bowl)

Coaching staff

* John Cooper – Head Coach – 7th year * Bill Conley – Recruiting Coordinator (8th year) *

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– Defensive Backs (2nd year) *

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– Offensive Coordinator (4th year) * Ron Hudson – Quarterbacks (7th year) * Lee Owens – (3rd year) *

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– Defensive Linebackers (13th year) * Tim Spencer – Running Backs (1st year) * Mike Stock – Offensive Wide Receivers (3rd year) *

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– Defensive Coordinator (7th year)

1995 NFL draftees

Awards and honors

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, Big Ten Freshman of the Year

References

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Ohio State Buckeyes football seasons

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