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100 Teams in 100 Days: 1924 Buckeyes Try to End Losing Ways, Wooster Earns a Tie & Illibuck is Born

As we count down the rich and storied history of Ohio State football, we look back at the 1924 Buckeyes, trying to avoid three-straight losing seasons.

1924, 92 days away.

The year is 1924. Ohio State was coming off back-to-back losing seasons for only the second time in program history.

Head coach John Wilce, now in his 12th season, was starting to feel the heat from fans and alumni. He'd considered taking the job at his alma mater, Wisconsin, following the 1923 season, but decided to stick around Columbus, hoping desperately to right his ship.