Conference Big Ten Conference AP No. 9 Head coach Jim Tressel (8th year) | Coaches No. 10 2008 record 10–3 (7–1 Big Ten) Offensive coordinator Jim Bollman (8th year) | |
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The 2008 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University during the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Buckeyes were coached by Jim Tressel and played their home games in Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. They finished with a record of 10–3 (7–1 Big Ten) and were Big Ten Conference co-champions.
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Before the season
The Buckeyes lost 2007 starters RT Kirk Barton, FB Dionte Johnson and LB Larry Grant to graduation.
Junior DE Vernon Gholston declared for the 2008 NFL Draft.
Number 1 high school recruit Terrelle Pryor officially signed with the team.
Sophomore backup quarterbacks Rob Schoenhoft and Antonio Henton transferred to the University of Delaware and Georgia Southern University respectively.
Offensive lineman Justin Boren transferred to The Ohio State University from the University of Michigan.
In July Defensive Back Eugene Clifford was dismissed from the team and transferred to Tennessee State University. Clifford was also suspended for the 2008 BCS National Championship Game.