Brown's first year at Ohio State was a success. The Buckeyes won six of eight games in 1941; the only loss was to Northwestern University and its star quarterback, Otto Graham. [43] The final game of the season was a 20–20 tie with Michigan, which the school's supporters saw as a good outcome given that Ohio State was a heavy underdog. [44]

The legendary Paul Brown was Ohio State’s head football coach from 1941 to 1943, leading the Buckeyes to the Big Ten Championship and their first National Championship in 1942. Brown left Ohio State to coach in the NFL.

His Tigers won an unprecedented six consecutive state championships and four national scholastic championships. Brown coached three seasons at The Ohio State University, leading his team in 1942 to the Big Ten title and their first national championship.

Sep 8, 2020 · Today in Ohio State history: 1941. Paul Brown makes his coaching debut with the Bucks. After building up an 80-8-2 record in nine years at Massillon, Brown takes the OSU job at the age of 33. Brown wins his first game 12-7 over Missouri. His first year in Columbus he’d go 6-1-1. pic.twitter.com/RXdBwE0ULp

Jul 14, 2020 · Head coach of Ohio State at 33 years old, Brown led the Buckeyes to a national title in his second season.

Apr 30, 2017 · The first time Paul Brown set foot in Ohio Stadium, the '20s were roaring and his ambition was soaring. The new giant horseshoe, home of college football's Ohio State Buckeyes, captured...

Sep 19, 2012 · Ohio State won its first national championship in football in 1942, when the Buckeyes were led by 34-year-old Paul Brown, who was in his second season as head coach. They had a 9-1 record...

In 1942, the ‘Ohio State Buckeyes’ clinched their first-ever national title, despite being threatened by the ensuing war situation on the home front. The next season was a mischance for both Brown and the Buckeyes. In 1944, Brown was appointed as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy.

Ohio State University hired Brown in 1941 and he coached the Buckeyes to their National Championship in 1942. After WWII, Brown agreed in 1945 to coach Cleveland’s new pro team. Despite his objections, fans voted to name the new team after Coach Brown.

Oct 6, 2022 · Ohio State University’s football team won its first national championship in 1942; That championship team was led by head coach Paul Brown who was in his second year at OSU; Brown introduced many innovations including modern face masks, playbooks and film review