Ohio State's jubilant run through the playoffs makes you wonder what in the world college football was waiting for. A national championship column.

The Buckeyes, with magical ballhandler Rex Kern at quarterback ... coming off a 21-21 tie with Notre Dame. Buckeyes coach Woody Hayes practically lived in Stark County in recruiting season.

To keep Coach Woody Hayes’ Rose Bowl record perfect ... but Ohio’s Sophomore Quarterback Rex Kern simply huddled with the Buckeyes and told them, “I guess we’d better get rolling and ...

10. Will Howard on what it means to win a national title for Buckeyes Rex Kern, a 10th-round pick, was what the program needed under Woody Hayes in 1968 and won a national title. Flash forward to ...

coach Woody Hayes led Ohio State to its sixth national championship. Starting the season ranked No. 1, Ohio State had stars like defensive tackle Jim Stillwagon and quarterback Rex Kern ...