The 1950 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented

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in the

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. The Buckeyes compiled a 6–3 record. The season finale against

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was the infamous game later known as the Snow Bowl as the teams combined for 45 punts in wintry weather. Ohio State outscored their opponents, 286–111, on the season, but head coach

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's record against

fell to 0–3–1.

Schedule

Coaching staff

, head coach, fourth year

Awards and honors

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, Heisman Trophy

1951 NFL draftees

References

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Ohio State Buckeyes football seasons

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