Buckeye Rosters

Recap

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Buckeyes jumped out to a 5-0 lead on a safety and field goal, but the Falcons scored touchdowns in the second and third quarters to build a 13-5 lead. After Ohio State cut the margin to 13-11 early in the fourth quarter on Robert Smith’s brilliant 29-yard run, Air Force sealed the win with a field goal and TD on an interception return. The Buckeyes gained just 214 total yards, including 80 on the ground. The Air Force wishbone attack gained 254 rushing yards.