1968 Purdue - Volume 1

The Turning Point
Ohio State’s 1968 victory over top-ranked Purdue is perhaps the greatest win in the history of Ohio State football.

Bolstered by a bumper crop of top-flight recruits, known as the “Super Sophomores”, the Buckeyes took the field looking to avenge a humiliating 41-6 loss, at home, the previous season, a loss that led many to call for coach Woody Hayes’ dismissal.

Purdue was led by Heisman hopeful, halfback Leroy Keyes and All-American quarterback Mike Phipps and the Boilers were seen by most as a lock for their second straight Big Ten title.

The upset win was a springboard to the national championship and to a season that still reverberates in the hearts of Buckeye fans everywhere.