Here is a comprehensive summary of the 2008 Ohio State Buckeyes football season:

The 2008 Ohio State Buckeyes, coached by Jim Tressel, finished with a 10–3 record and claimed a share of the Big Ten Conference championship while playing at Ohio Stadium. The season was defined by major roster changes, including the arrival of top-recruit quarterback Terrelle Pryor and the controversial transfer of offensive lineman Justin Boren from rival Michigan. The Buckeyes opened with a dominant 43–0 win over Youngstown State, but the victory was marred by a toe injury to star running back Chris Wells, who then missed the next game. In a shocking struggle, Ohio State barely escaped with a 26–14 win over Ohio University, needing a 69-yard punt return for a touchdown to secure the victory. The team's biggest test came in a highly anticipated road matchup against USC, which was considered one of the most important games of the year—a game that ultimately highlighted the Buckeyes' inconsistencies against elite competition. Despite early struggles, the team rallied to finish strong, earning a share of the conference title and demonstrating the impact of Pryor's emerging talent under center.