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100 Teams in 100 Days: Wilce Announces Retirement Before Start of 1928 Season

As we count down the rich and storied history of Ohio State football, we look back at the 1928 Buckeyes, the last of John Wilce's illustrious career.

88 days and counting.

In 1928, after 16 seasons at the helm, the John Wilce era at Ohio State was coming to an end. Wilce had announced his retirement in June of that year, with his intention of attending Harvard or Columbia for postgraduate research in medicine.

His final season would epitomize his career in Columbus. More than a few highs, some scattered lows and wins in about 70% of his outings.