The 1987 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University in the 1987 NCAA Division I-A football season.

The Buckeyes compiled a 6–4–1 record.

at Ross–Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Indiana at Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio First quarter Second quarter

at Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Earle Bruce's final game as Ohio State head coach.