There are just 41 days until the Buckeyes bash the Beavers so the crack staff at That's What She Said decided to enlighten fans about our favorites who have worn the scarlet and gray.
Byars finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1984 after a season in which he gained an OSU record 2,441 all-purpose yards, including a then-school record 1,764 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns.
Byars was a unanimous first-team All-America selection, and voted the Big Ten Conference Most Valuable Player.
Nobody will ever forget the comeback against Illinois (down 24-0) during which he lost a shoe on a long TD run.
He was the 10th overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1986 draft.
In 13 seasons, Byars rushed for 3,109 yards, caught 610 passes for 5,661 yards, returned five kickoffs for 94 yards, and completed 6 of 13 passes for 119 yards and six touchdowns, with one interception. His six passing touchdowns are the third highest by a running back in NFL history.
He also scored 54 touchdowns (23 rushing and 31 receiving).
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