Pete Johnson – Ohio State Buckeyes
6/28/2007 12:00:00 AM | Football
Pete Johnson
Fullback 1973-76
Pete Johnson was the Buckeyes’ starting fullback for three years, leading the way for tailback Archie Griffin in 1974 and 1975 and for Ron Springs and Jeff Logan in 1976. But the 6-1, 247-pound Johnson was much more than a just a blocking back. He also was proficient at lugging the pigskin, rushing for 2,308 yards and a school-record 58 touchdowns during his career. To say “Big Pete” had a nose for the goal line would be an understatement. He led the nation in scoring as a junior, tallying a school and Big Ten record 26 touchdowns. He also rushed for 1,059 yards and converted 34 of 44 third-down tries. Johnson set a school record that year with five TDs against North Carolina. In 1976, playing almost the entire season with two sprained ankles, Johnson still rushed for 724 yards and 19 touchdowns. His 156 points in 1975 and 348 career points are still school records.
