Editor’s note: In June 1917, the Intercollegiate Conference of Faculty Representatives invited Michigan back into the league, increasing membership to 10 and eventually spawning the iconic “Big Ten” nickname. One hundred years later, Land of 10 will spend the summer looking at the history of America’s legendary conference and its teams. Our Ohio State coverage begins with a countdown of the top 100 football players in program history. Next up, Nos. 40-31. 100-91 90-81 80-71 70-61 60-51 50-41 No. 40: QB Art Schlichter (1978-81) Woody Hayes’ final starting quarterback at Ohio State, Art Schlichter would go down as one of the most accomplished signal callers to ever suit up for the Buckeyes. A four-year starter, Schlichter still holds Ohio State career records for passing yards (7,547) and total offense (8,850). The Bloomingburg, Ohio, native also added 50 passing touchdowns, 1,303 rushing yards and 35 rushing touchdowns in his career, which saw him…
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