In honor of the College Football Playoff, is naming the all-time team for three of the sport’s historic programs. Before Ohio State clashes with Georgia in Saturday’s semifinal, SI chooses the best from among the Buckeyes greats who have defined gridiron excellence during their years in Columbus.
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Offense:
QB Troy Smith (2003 to ’06)
RB Ezekiel Elliott (2013 to ’15)
RB Eddie George (1992 to ’95)
RB Archie Griffin (1972 to ’75)
WR Cris Carter (1984 to ’86)
WR Terry Glenn (1992 to ’95)
OL Orlando Pace (1994 to ’96)
OL Bill Willis (1942 to ’44)
OL John Hicks (1970, ’72 and ’73)
OL Jim Parker (1954 to 56)
OL LeCharles Bentley (1998 to 2001)
Defense:
DL Joey Bosa (2013 to ’15)
DL Jim Stillwagon (1968 to ’70)
DL Mike Vrabel (1993 to ’96)
DL Chase Young (2017 to ’19)
LB Tom Cousineau (1975 to ’78)
LB James Laurinaitis (2005 to ’08)
LB Chris Spielman (1984 to ’87)
DB Mike Doss (1999 to 2002)
DB Malcolm Jenkins (2005 to ’08)
DB Jack Tatum (1968 to ’70)
DB Antoine Winfield (1995 to ’98)
Special Teams:
K Mike Nugent (2001 to ’04)
P Tom Tupa (1984 to ’87)
KR-PR Tedd Ginn Jr. (2004 to ’06)
Coach:
Woody Hayes (1951 to ’78)
