A large portion of Ohio State's 1961 undefeated team returned the following year. The AP took notice and ranked the Buckeyes No. 1 in its preseason poll.
The high ranking ended up as fool's gold, however, because the Buckeyes were too inconsistent in 1962.
| The 1962 Buckeyes | |
|---|---|
| Record | 6–3 |
| B1G Record | 4–2, 3rd |
| Coach | Woody Hayes (12th year, 80–25–6) |
| CaptainS | Gary Moeller and Robert Vogel |
September 29th • North Carolina • Ohio Stadium
The season opener was the first ever matchup between North Carolina and the Buckeyes.