Ohio State Football: Buckeyes Record vs Top 10 Teams The Last 10 Years
By Jack Crosby
A look at how the Ohio State Buckeyes have fared against opponents in the top 10 throughout the course of the last decade as they get set to face Michigan State this weekend.
The Ohio State Buckeyes take some flack in recent years for not being able to beat some of the top opponents that they face. It’s basically become a running joke against the program, which also has turned into a joke against the conference.
This Saturday night against Michigan State, though, they have a chance to change that perception just a little bit. If they can get revenge on the team that ruined their title chances last seasons, a lot more eyes will be opened.
But still, just how have the Buckeyes done in the last 10 years when matched up against opponents in the top 10?
Well, via Cleveland.com, here is a look at just how well they have performed.
Ohio State last 10 years (5-8 vs. top 10)
Sept. 10, 2005 – No. 4 Ohio State lost to No. 2 Texas, 25-22
Jan. 2, 2006 – No. 4 Ohio State beat No. 5 Notre Dame, 34-20 (Fiesta Bowl)
Sept. 9, 2006 – No. 1 Ohio State beat No. 2 Texas, 24-7
Nov. 18, 2006 – No. 1 Ohio State beat No. 2 Michigan, 42-39
Jan. 8, 2007 – No. 1 Ohio State lost to No. 2 Florida, 41-14 (National Championship)
Jan. 7, 2008 – No. 1 Ohio State lost to No. 2 LSU, 38-24 (National Championship)
Sept. 13, 2008 – No. 5 Ohio State lost to No. 1 USC, 35-3
Oct. 25, 2008 – No. 10 Ohio State lost to No. 3 Penn State, 13-6
Jan. 5, 2009 – No. 10 Ohio State lost to No. 3 Texas, 24-21 (Fiesta Bowl)
Sept. 12, 2009 – No. 8 Ohio State lost to No. 3 USC, 18-15
Jan. 1, 2010 – No. 8 Ohio State beat No. 7 Oregon, 26-17 (Rose Bowl)
Jan. 4, 2011 – No. 6 Ohio State beat No. 8 Arkansas, 31-26 (Sugar Bowl)
Dec. 7, 2013 – No. 2 Ohio State lost to No. 10 Michigan State, 34-24 (Big Ten Championship)