1973 Season Follow the Buckeyes through one of Ohio State's most dominating and controversial seasons ever. 1985 Iowa To this day, many fans consider the 1985 clash between Ohio State and Iowa the most exciting and emotional game they have ever seen in the Horseshoe. One of the most inspired performances in Ohio State history. 1961 Season 1961 was a season that saw the Buckeyes on-field brilliance overshadowed by an unlikely campus power struggle.