Homecoming provided a relaxing atmosphere with a beautiful, sunny mid-October day in the Horseshoe. OSU did its part with a 50-7 win over San Jose State, the second time that season that the Bucks topped the 50-point plateau, and the fourth time Ohio State had scored 45 or more. Krenzel was the star of this game, completing 12 of 14 passes for 241 yards and three touchdowns.

Following the game, those who remained in Ohio Stadium, and in the Buckeye locker-room, would be closely following the Miami-Florida State game. The top-ranked Hurricanes were in danger of losing, but at least one player was glad to see Miami survive.

"I was rooting for the 'Canes,'' senior safety Mike Doss told The Columbus Dispatch following the game. "They're the champions, and you want to play against the best in the championship game. If they keep winning and we keep winning, hopefully we can play each other.''