The 1973 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University in the 1973 Big Ten Conference football season.

The Buckeyes compiled a 10–0–1 record, including the 1974 Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, where they won, 42–21, against the USC Trojans.

The Ohio State Buckeyes were named national champion by the National Championship Foundation, Poling System, David Rothman (statistician) and the Sagarin Ratings, but this championship is not claimed by Ohio State.

Cornelius Greene played with injured thumb (did not attempt a pass) [8] at Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

MVP - Cornelius Greene 174 yards total offense, rush TD [9]