We're counting down the days to kickoff with “99 Warriors,” the greatest Ohio State Buckeyes by jersey number, as voted by the staff of Eleven Warriors.
No. 19 Tom Tupa
A football, baseball and basketball star at Brecksville-Broadview Heights, Tom Tupa led the Bees to a state title in 1983. He immediately made an impact at Ohio State, where he set the NCAA record for highest average yards per punt as a freshman (47.1). The Buckeyes won the Big Ten and clinched a berth in the Rose Bowl that season.
- All-American (1987)
- All-Big Ten (1984-87)
- Team Captain (1987)
- Big Ten Champion (1984, 1986)
Tupa was also a backup quarterback, sitting three seasons behind Mike Tomczak and Jim Karsatos.