Clemson Tigers
On December 29, 1978 Ohio State played in the Gator Bowl against Clemson.
Woody Hayes, the head coach of Ohio State University, punched Clemson linebacker Charlie Bauman during the 1978 Gator Bowl. The incident occurred after Bauman intercepted a pass from the Buckeyes, and Hayes reacted by striking him on the sideline. This altercation ultimately led to Hayes' dismissal from Ohio State, marking a significant moment in college football history.
In the 2012 Gator Bowl, the Florida Gators will be the home team when they face the Ohio State Buckeyes in Jacksonville, Florida.
Defensive tackle and co-captain Byron Cato.
The 1978 Rose Bowl was between Michigan and Washington.
The cast of 1978 Gator Bowl - 1978 includes: Charlie Bauman as himself Danny Ford as Himself - Clemson Tigers Head Coach Ara Parseghian as Himself - Color Commentator Art Schlichter as Himself - Ohio St. Buckeyes Quarterback
Alabama beat Ohio State 35-6.
As of the 2008 season, both Ohio State and Michigan have 39 bowl appearances. Michigan has 19 bowl wins and Ohio State has 18 bowl wins.
Ohio State
Ohio State beat Southern California 27-16 in the 1969 Rose Bowl.
Ohio State has 9 BCS appearances(most), 6 wins and 3 losses. Ohio State is 20-22 in bowl games all-time.
Yes Ohio State was in the 1997 rose bowl, they won 20-17 against the Arizona state sun devils