| Sport: | football |
| Year: | 1986 |
| Team: | Ohio State Buckeyes |
| Conference: | Big Ten Conference |
| Short Conf: | Big Ten |
| Coachrank: | 6 |
| Aprank: | 7 |
| Record: | 10–3 |
| Conf Record: | 7–1 |
| Hc Year: | 8th |
| Dc Year: | 2nd |
| Champion: | Big Ten co-champion Cotton Bowl Classic champion |
| Bowl Result: | W 28–12 vs. Texas A&M |
The 1986 Ohio State Buckeyes football team represented the Ohio State University in the 1986 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Buckeyes compiled a 10 - 3 record, including the 1987 Cotton Bowl Classic in Dallas, where they won 28 - 12 against the Texas A&M Aggies.
See also: 1986 Alabama Crimson Tide football team and Kickoff Classic.
See also: 1986 Washington Huskies football team.
Dave Brown's interception return set a Big Ten record for longest in a single game.[2]
See also: 1986 Iowa Hawkeyes football team.
See also: 1986 Michigan Wolverines football team and Michigan–Ohio State football rivalry.
Matt Frantz missed a 45-yard field goal that would have given Ohio State the lead with 1:01 remaining in the game. Chris Spielman had 29 tackles in defeat.
See main article: 1987 Cotton Bowl Classic.
| Player | Round | Pick | Position | NFL club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | Wide receiver | Philadelphia Eagles | ||
| 6 | 157 | Defensive back | Cincinnati Bengals | ||
| 7 | 173 | Wide receiver | San Diego Chargers | ||
| 9 | 234 | Linebacker | New Orleans Saints | ||
| 12 | 322 | Quarterback | Miami Dolphins |