June 13, 2026

24 Club: Paul Brown, the legend who led Ohio State to its first National Championship


There have been 24 head coaches in the history of Ohio State football. Each has a story and legacy. This offseason, Land-Grant Holy Land’s new series 24 Club will help you get to know the coaches from past and present who built the program. Today we look at OSU’s 15th head coach — Paul Brown, who led the program to its first national championship in his second season as head coach. Name: Paul BrownSeasons Coached: Three (1941-1943)Overall Record: 18-8-1Where Does He Rank in the 24 Club?Overall Wins: No. 13 out of 24 OSU CoachesWinning Percentage: No. 15 out of 24 OSU Coaches Entering the 1941 season, Ohio State had nearly done it all. Banners of Big Ten Championships hung in the Horseshoe — the most recent from two years earlier in 1939. But it had been three seasons since OSU beat Michigan — and the Buckeyes were coming off a…

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