Ohio State’s 977 all-time football wins are a collection of plays that each have a place in program history. But some of those plays are more memorable than others.
Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer’s 83-yard scoop-and-score in the Cotton Bowl on Friday is certainly among the more iconic. But where does it rank compared to Maurice Clarett’s stripping the ball from Sean Taylor in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl? Will it be remembered decades from now as is “Hopalong” Cassady’s 88-yard pick six against No. 2 Wisconsin in 1954?
These are not only impressive plays from a football standpoint, but consequential ones. And we want your help to determine the most iconic.
What are the biggest plays in Ohio State history? You can cast your ballot in the bracket below. We’ll hold four rounds of voting, with each one closing at 11 a.m. the following day.
Our champion will be crowned Saturday, two days before Ohio State takes the field against Notre Dame.
Here are more details on our top 16 choices, chosen by the Dispatch’s Ohio State reporting team: