Ohio State’s Art Schlichter and Illinois’ Dave Wilson combined to throw 10 touchdown passes as the Buckeyes won a shootout, 49-42, over the Illini.

Marcus Marek had 19 tackles and a fourth-quarter interception as Ohio State handed Michigan its only Big Ten loss, 24-14, in front of a then-record crowd of 90,252.

The Jesse Owens Plaza was erected to recognize the history of track and field competitions held in Ohio Stadium.

The highlight of a 45-27 win over Wisconsin on homecoming occurred at halftime, as legendary coach Woody Hayes dotted the “i” in “Script Ohio.”

Future president George H.W. Bush, then-vice president under Ronald Regan, delivers the commencement address to graduates inside Ohio Stadium. 

John Glenn delivers the commencement address to Ohio State graduates. At the time, Glenn was a member of the United States Senate. 

In one of the most iconic runs in Ohio State – and college football – history, Keith Byars’ 67-yard fourth quarter touchdown run after losing his left shoe punctuated a 45-38 come-from-behind win over Illinois.

Byars rumbled for three touchdowns and Ohio State outmuscled Michigan, 21-6, in front of a then-stadium record crowd of 90,286 for a bid to the Rose Bowl.

Ohio Stadium goes under the lights for the first time, as Ohio State defeats Pitt, 10-7, in the first-ever night game at the ’Shoe.

An interception from two-time All-American linebacker Chris Spielman sealed Ohio State’s 22-13 victory over No. 1 Iowa in front of a then-record crowd of 90,467.

John Cooper is named the 21st head coach in program history. The Buckeyes struggle in his initial year but the season is highlighted by a thrilling 36-33 upset of No. 7 LSU Sept. 24 in the ‘Shoe.

Pink Floyd was the first concert at Ohio Stadium, playing in front of nearly 64,000 on May 28, 1988.

Ohio State celebrated its 100th year of college football in 1989 and closed the season with an all-time record of 626-254-50, good for a winning percentage of .701.