History of Ohio State Buckeyes Football - 2011-Present: The Urban Meyer Era

2011-Present: The Urban Meyer Era

On November 28, 2011, Ohio State announced that Urban Meyer was hired head coach. Despite the program being on probation for NCAA violations and prohibited from appearing in a bowl for the 2012 season, the Buckeyes overcame a rash of injuries on defense in a season reminiscent of 2002 and completed a perfect 12-0 season with a victory over Michigan on November 24, 26-21.

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