With a tradition as rich as Ohio State's, it's no surprise that five former Buckeyes were named to the Football Writers Association of America's 75th Anniversary All-American Team.
Running back Archie Griffin, lineman Orlando Pace, defensive back Jack Tatum, lineman John Hicks and linebacker Chris Spielman were honored by the team, with Griffin, Pace and Tatum making the first team, Hicks making the second team and Spielman making the third team.
| SCHOOL | SELECTIONS |
|---|---|
| NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS | 6 |
| OHIO STATE BUCKEYES | 5 |
| PITTSBURGH PANTHERS | 5 |
| ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE | 4 |
| OKLAHOMA SOONERS | 4 |
| TEXAS LONGHORNS | 4 |
Griffin is joined in the first team's backfield with Georgia's Herschel Walker.