Buckeye Battle Cry series: Best Ohio State football player to wear jersey No. 3

We’re moving on to our next in a series of debating the best Ohio State football player to wear specific jersey numbers. Time for No. 3.

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This isn’t going to be as tough as the first two. While there have been several Buckeye greats to wear No. 3… the conversation begins and ends with Mike Sensibaugh.

Sensibaugh was the “other” safety on the 1968 National Championship team. While most are familiar with Jack Tatum, Sensibaugh’s name isn’t as common, but it probably should be.

While Tatum was famous for his vicious hits, Sensibaugh was a master thief. You’ll still find the Cincinnati native in the record book for single-season interceptions at 9 during the 1968 championship season. He also holds the career mark for interceptions at 22… and remember, this is when Freshmen weren’t allowed to play on the varsity team.

On top of being a top tier defender, Sensibaugh was also the OSU punter. He even set a record in the 1969 Rose Bowl with 319 punting yards. Woody also used Sensibaugh’s skill set as a punt returner.

A three-year starter, two-time All-Big Ten selection, as well as All-American honors in 1970, Sensibaugh was the best ever to wear No. 3 in Ohio State history.

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