Sept. 16, 1972: It was a forgettable debut for an unforgettable player. Ohio State beat Iowa 21-0. Randy Keith and Champ Henson were the team¹s leading rushers. But with freshman now eligible, coach Woody Hayes decided to use Archie Griffin late in the game. He was in for one play. He muffed a pitchout play, resulting in a five-yard loss. Only two weeks later vs. North Carolina would the legend begin.

Sept. 16, 1978: Two coaching legends met at Ohio Stadium as Joe Paterno¹s Nittany Lions visited in what turned out to be Woody Hayes¹ last season. The big question for OSU entering the game was who would be the quarterback. Rod Gerald returned, but Ohio high school legend Art Schlichter was a freshman. Schlichter got the call, going 12 of 26 for 182 yards. But it wasn¹t enough as Penn State won 19-0.

Sept. 14, 1985: In the first night game in Ohio Stadium history, the Buckeyes beat Pittsburgh 10-7. Ohio State played without running back Keith Byars, who broke a bone in his foot 12 days earlier.

Sept. 10, 1988: The John Cooper era started with a 26-9 win over Syracuse. The team did not commit a penalty or a turnover. Pat O¹Morrow kicked four field goals.