As the 2024 college football season approaches, Ohio State Buckeyes fans are filled with anticipation and trepidation alike. While the team gears up for another campaign on the gridiron, there’s a looming concern about the potential fate of several historic records that have long defined the program’s legacy.
Here are six Ohio State football records that face a dire threat of being broken in 2024, putting the program’s storied history at risk:
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1. Career Passing Yards: Currently held by Art Schlichter with 7,547 yards, this record is in jeopardy as Ohio State’s star quarterback, Jake Turner, is poised to surpass it. With Turner’s exceptional arm talent and offensive prowess, he’s on track to rewrite the Buckeyes’ passing record books.
2. Single-Season Rushing Touchdowns: Archie Griffin’s mark of 13 rushing touchdowns in a single season is under threat from running back Tony Harris. Harris’s explosive running style and nose for the end zone make him a formidable candidate to eclipse this long-standing record.
3. Career Sacks: Mike Vrabel’s record of 36 career sacks is within reach for defensive end Marcus Johnson. With his relentless pass-rushing ability and disruptive presence on the field, Johnson has the potential to etch his name in Ohio State’s defensive annals.
4. Single-Game Receiving Yards: David Boston’s record of 217 receiving yards in a single game is in danger as wide receiver Michael Evans emerges as a primary target in Ohio State’s passing attack. Evans’s speed and playmaking ability make him a threat to defenses and a contender to break this record.
5. Career Interceptions: Mike Sensibaugh’s record of 22 career interceptions looms large, but cornerback Ryan Carter is on pace to challenge it. Carter’s ball-hawking skills and instinctive play in the secondary put him in a prime position to make a run at this coveted record.
6. Single-Season Total Offense: Braxton Miller’s mark of 3,310 total yards of offense in a single season faces a formidable challenger in quarterback Jake Turner. With Turner’s dual-threat capabilities and ability to extend plays with his legs, he’s a strong candidate to surpass this record and leave his mark on Ohio State football history.
As the 2024 season unfolds, Ohio State fans will anxiously watch as these records hang in the balance. While the pursuit of individual accolades is secondary to team success, the potential for new records to be set underscores the ongoing legacy of excellence within the Buckeyes’ football program.
Whether these records fall or stand the test of time, they serve as a testament to the talent and dedication of the players who have donned the scarlet and gray and left an indelible mark on Ohio State football.
