Ohio State vs. Clemson
Friday, December 29, 1978, Gator Bowl Share
No. 7 Clemson beat No. 20 Ohio State 17–15. It was their first meeting; after it, Clemson led the series 1–0.
FinalTV: ABCAttendance 72,011Referee: James M. Artley (SEC)
MVPs Steve Fuller (QB, Clemson); Art Schlichter (QB, Ohio State)Wikipedia
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Clemson 58% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Ohio State–Clemson gameClemson leads 4–1 in five meetings, counting the four since this game.
| 2020 | Ohio State 49, Clemson 28 | Sugar Bowl, CFP Semifinal |
| 2019 | Clemson 29, Ohio State 23 | Fiesta Bowl, CFP Semifinal |
| 2016 | Clemson 31, Ohio State 0 | Fiesta Bowl |
| 2013 | Clemson 40, Ohio State 35 | Orange Bowl |
| 1978 | Clemson 17, Ohio State 15 | Gator Bowl |
Around this game
Ohio State
- Next gamevs. SyracuseSept. 8, 1979
- SeasonOhio State in 1978
- ProgramOhio State history and records
Clemson
- Next gamevs. FurmanSept. 8, 1979
- SeasonClemson in 1978
- ProgramClemson history and records