In 1984, Keith Byars had one of the best seasons an Ohio State running back ever had. He finished second in the Heisman voting that year, and not winning that prestigious trophy may be the reason he has yet to be voted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
All five Buckeyes who won the Heisman in the 20th century are in the HOF. Four of them, were running backs. None of those four matched Byars all-purpose yards totals in 1984, or touchdowns scored during their award-winning seasons.
Quarterback Doug Flutie won the Heisman Trophy in 1984 by having a magical season full of highlights for Boston College.