We're counting down the days to kickoff with “99 Warriors,” the greatest Ohio State Buckeyes by jersey number, as voted by the staff of Eleven Warriors.
No. 35 Jim Otis
In three excellent seasons as Ohio State's starting fullback, Jim Otis established himself as one of the Buckeyes' all-time greats.
- National Champion (1968)
- First-Team All-American (1969)
- Team MVP (1969)
- Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame (1996)
One of only three players in Ohio State history to lead the Buckeyes in rushing in three or more straight seasons (Archie Griffin and Bob Ferguson being the others), Otis accomplished the feat from 1967 to 1969, rushing for 2,542 yards and 34 touchdowns over the course of those three seasons.