Ohio State
Program history, streaks, and signature seasons.
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Program History
Explore the program's most dominant seasons, toughest stretches, and era-by-era trends.
Use the snapshot to scan program-wide benchmarks, standout seasons, and decade-level performance trends.
Total Wins
884
Across 128 seasons
Winning Seasons
79%
Share of winning records
Average Record
6.9-2.2
Per season
Last 10 Seasons
87.4%
Win rate since 2026
Signature Season
2002
14-0 (100.0% win rate)
Toughest Season
2011
6-7 (46.2% win rate)
Peak Seasons
Most wins in program history
Highlights the seasons that produced the biggest win totals for the program.
| Year | Record | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 14-0 | 100.0% |
| 2014 | 14-1 | 93.3% |
| 2024 | 14-2 | 87.5% |
| 2019 | 13-1 | 92.9% |
| 2018 | 13-1 | 92.9% |
Challenging Seasons
Years that tested the fan base
Surfaces the seasons with the heaviest loss totals and weakest win rates.
| Year | Record | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6-7 | 46.2% |
| 1947 | 2-6-1 | 27.8% |
| 1943 | 3-6 | 33.3% |
| 1988 | 4-6-1 | 40.9% |
| 1999 | 6-6 | 50.0% |
Era Performance
Win rate by decade
Buckets every season into decade groups so long-run rises and dips are easier to spot.
| Decade | Record | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 66-11 | 85.7% |
| 2010s | 117-18 | 86.7% |
| 2000s | 102-25 | 80.3% |
| 1990s | 91-29-3 | 75.2% |
| 1980s | 82-35-2 | 69.7% |
| 1970s | 91-20-3 | 81.1% |