Coming off his worst season as Ohio State's head coach, Woody Hayes and the Buckeyes benefited from new NCAA rules Hayes.
In 1959, the NCAA loosened the rules a little bit on substitutions. In 1960, they voted to reinstate the two-platoon system. This allowed Hayes to get more talent on the field and keep it fresh.
| The 1960 Buckeyes | |
|---|---|
| Record | 7–2 |
| B1G Record | 5–2, 3rd |
| Coach | Woody Hayes (10th year, 66–22–5) |
| CaptainS | Jim Herbstreit and James Tyrer |
September 24th • SMU • Ohio Stadium
In 1950, the SMU defeated Ohio State in the first meeting between the schools.