With an exodus of starters from the 1998 squad, the next version of Ohio State football boasted 10 new faces in the lineup for the season opener.
Ohio State expected Austin Moherman, Reggie Germany and Key-Yon Rambo to replace Joe Germaine, David Boston and Dee Miller. Fans expected another top-10 season because of how the Buckeyes always reload.
| The 1999 Buckeyes | |
|---|---|
| Record | 6–6 |
| B1G Record | 3–5, 8th |
| Coach | John Cooper (12th year, 103–39–4) |
| CaptainS | Matt Keller, Ahmed Plummer |
August 29th • #12 Miami • Giants Stadium
Miami struggled through mediocre seasons after being placed on probation, and coach Butch Davis tried to rebuild the program to dominance.