Top five Super Bowl performances by former Ohio State football players

There haven’t been a ton of all-time performances by Ohio State players in the Super Bowl, but here are the top five all-time.

No. 1 – Steelers WR Santonio Holmes, Super Bowl XLIII

Feb 1, 2009; Tampa, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes (right) smiles after being interviewed by NBC broadcaster Dan Patrick (left) after the game of Super Bowl XLIII against the Arizona Cardinals at Raymond James Stadium. The Steelers defeated the Cardinals 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

There is little doubt which former Ohio State player had the most impact in a Super Bowl. It’s Pittsburgh Steeler wide receiver Santonio Holmes, and it isn’t really close. Holmes caught nine passes for 131 yards but had one of the most iconic plays in Super Bowl history. With just :35 seconds left in the game and the Steelers trailing the Arizona Cardinals 23-20, Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger found Holmes in the corner of the end zone for a six-yard game-winning touchdown pass and reception. Holmes’ performance earned him Super Bowl MVP honors — the only Buckeye to receive the honor.

 

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