College Football: The Mount Rushmore for the 30 best programs of all time

Ohio State Buckeyes: Archie Griffin, Woody Hayes, Eddie George, Orlando Pace

The Ohio State Buckeyes are second all-time in wins in the history of college football, trailing only rival Michigan. In their history, the Buckeyes have won eight national titles, produced seven Heisman Trophy winners, and have seen 85 players become All-Americans.

Archie Griffin

Archie Griffin has the distinction of being the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner in the history of college football, cementing his place as an all-time legend for Ohio State. Griffin was three times named an All-American, as well as All-Big Ten while rushing for over 5,500 yards and 26 touchdowns in his career. The school retired his No. 45 jersey.

Woody Hayes

While Woody Hayes’ career at Ohio State ended with a punch in the 1978 Gator Bowl, his legacy goes well beyond that one moment in time. Hayes won five national titles as the head coach of the Buckeyes, 13 conference titles, and was three times named Coach of the Year. A member of the College Football Hall of Fame, Hayes won over 200 games for the Buckeyes in his illustrious career.

Eddie George

In the history of Ohio State football, Eddie George stands as one of the better running backs the school has ever produced. George had a monster senior season for the Buckeyes, rushing for over 1,900 yards while finding the end zone 24 times. George won the Heisman Trophy that season, as well as the Doak Walker, Walter Camp, and Maxwell Awards, putting together one of the more dominant seasons in school history.

Orlando Pace

The Buckeyes have had some incredibly talented offensive linemen in the history of the program, but none had a bigger impact than Orlando Pace. A two-time All-American, Pace won the Lombardi Trophy in back-to-back seasons, won the Outland in 1996, and was named the Lineman of the Year in that season. Incredibly, he finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1996 as an offensive lineman.