Robert Smith decided to return to the football field in 1992 following a season off.
His departure in 1991 came as shock considering he left two weeks before the season started. Smith teamed up with Butler By'not'e, Raymont Harris and a hard-working freshman named Eddie George in the backfield in coach John Cooper's fifth season. The squad set out to end the program's four-game losing streak to Michigan and tally its first bowl win under Cooper.
| The 1992 Buckeyes | |
|---|---|
| Record | 8–3–1 |
| B1G Record | 5–2–1, 2nd |
| Coach | John Cooper (5th year, 35–21–3) |
| CaptainS | Kirk Herbstreit, Steve Tovar |
September 5th • Louisville • Ohio Stadium
A non-sellout crowd of 89,653 watched the Scarlet and Gray play an ugly game in Ohio Stadium's 400th game.