[2] Several Ohio State players also ranked among the Big Ten leaders in various statistical categories, including the following: Roster

Minnesota running back Garry White fumbled twice, and quarterback Tim Salem threw three interceptions to help the Buckeyes' cause.

[21] On October 11, Ohio State defeated Northwestern, 63–0, before a homecoming crowd of 29,375 at Dyche Stadium in Evanston.

The night before the game, Northwestern coach was served with a lawsuit filed by 22 African American players alleging racial discrimination.

Ohio State running back Calvin Murray rushed for 224 yards, the fourth highest single-game tally in Ohio State history to that time, on 35 carries and scored two touchdowns on his 22nd birthday.

After the game, Wisconsin coach Dave McClain said, "You can't make that many mistakes.

9) defeated Michigan State, 48–16, in front of a crowd of 77,153 persons at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Illinois quarterback Dave Wilson set an NCAA single-season record with 621 passing yards.

Art Schlichter threw four touchdown passes and broke the Ohio State career total yards record previously held by Archie Griffin.

Art Schlichter threw two touchdown passes, and Calvin Murray rushed for 183 yards to lead the Buckeyes.

Michigan's only touchdown came late in the third quarter on a pass from John Wangler to Anthony Carter.

Big Ten rushing leader Calvin Murray was held to 38 yards on 14 carries.

Ohio State had a chance to win late in the fourth quarter, as Art Schlichter completed a 28-yard pass to the Michigan 32-yard line with less than a minute to play.

Schlichter was penalized for intentional grounding and was sacked on the next play with 13 seconds left on the clock.