Ohio State Football: 5 Records the Buckeyes Could Break in 2015

After struggling against Navy and falling to Virginia Tech to open the 2014 season, Ohio State bounced back to put together a national championship run while rewriting NCAA, conference and program record books.

According to an official release from Ohio State, the Buckeyes tied or set an incredible 74 school, Big Ten and NCAA records during the 2014 season.

Glancing at the numbers offers perspective for just how dominant Ohio State was during its run through the 2014 season. No team in Big Ten history gained more yards than Ohio State did last year. No conference quarterback was more productive than J.T. Barrett, who only played in 12 of Ohio State's 15 games. No Buckeyes squad scored more points than the '14 edition.

A scary thought for Ohio State's 2015 opponents—the Buckeyes have a strong chance of being even better this season.

Here are five individual and team records Ohio State could shatter this fall.

Consecutive Games of 50-Plus Points (School Record)

The Buckeyes tied a school record by ripping off four consecutive games with at least 50 points in 2014—a dominant offensive stretch that took shape after the Virginia Tech loss.

And while Urban Meyer and Ohio State will want revenge, it's hard to imagine the Buckeyes hanging 50 on the Hokies in the 2015 season opener. Frank Beamer's squad hasn't surrendered that many points since a 2003 Insight Bowl loss to an Aaron Rodgers-led Cal team. But just like last year, the Virginia Tech game could trigger a run of 50-point games for the Buckeyes. 

After facing the Hokies, Ohio State's schedule opens up with games against Hawaii, Northern Illinois, Western Michigan, Indiana and Maryland. The Broncos are the only team in that stretch that had a Top 50 scoring defense in 2014—they ranked 42nd nationally—so the Buckeyes could break that school record before the midway point of the season. 

Ohio State's Single-Season Rushing Record (School Record, Individual)

Eddie George set Ohio State's single-season rushing record in 1995, when his 1,927 yards paved the road to New York City on his way to claiming the Heisman Trophy. 

Twenty years removed from that magical run, Ezekiel Elliott has an opportunity to dethrone George as Ohio State's single-season rushing leader.

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Elliott surged in the final three games of the 2014 season, averaging 232 rushing yards per outing. One of those games came against Wisconsin, which ranked fourth in total defense nationally, while another came at the expense of Alabama, which ranked fourth in total run defense. 

If the Buckeyes put together another playoff run in 2015, Elliott would need to average 129 rushing yards per game to break George's record. If he stays healthy, he could get help from an offensive line that returns four starters to etch his name in Ohio State's history book.

Total Offensive Yards in a Season (Big Ten Record)

The Buckeyes set the Big Ten benchmark for total yards in a season last year with 7,674—averaging 511.6 yards per game—but with what they return in 2015, that record might only stand for one year.

Elliott and four returning starters to the offensive line should anchor on the country's strongest running games. The Buckeyes return six of their top seven pass-catchers as well, and regardless of who wins the quarterback competition, those receivers will have a championship-caliber signal-caller at the helm. 

With that kind of experience, it wouldn't be surprising if the Buckeyes were even more explosive in 2015. But to break the record it set last year, Ohio State would need to play at least 14 games, averaging 550 yards per outing along the way. 

Ohio State's Single-Season Sack Record (School Record, Individual)

Joey Bosa only needed one more sack last year to break the record mark set by Vernon Gholston (14) during the 2007 season. 

That's a benchmark he should reach in what will likely be his final season as a Buckeye in 2015. 

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The 6'5", 278-pound pass-rushing specialist has been an absolute nightmare coming off the edge over the last two years, and he'll only get more dangerous with another year in Ohio State's training program. With NFL teams evaluating his every move, Bosa will have plenty of motivation as the Buckeyes grind through the '15 season.

One thing working in Bosa's favor is a potential upgrade to the other side of the defensive line. The Buckeyes lost Noah Spence for the entirety of the 2014 season, leaving Bosa as the only high-level pass-rushing threat. This season, the Buckeyes could get a boost with the likes of Jalyn Holmes and Sam Hubbard—two of the prized members of Ohio State's 2014 recruiting class—coming off the other edge.

If teams can't focus its blocking schemes Bosa's way because it has to account for both sides of the line, that could open things up for Ohio State's elite defensive end.

Total Wins in a Season (NCAA Record)

Ohio State became the first team to ever win 14 games in a season when it put together its improbable national title run together in 2002. 

With the new College Football Playoff, Ohio State was able to tie that record despite dropping its Week 2 matchup against Virginia Tech. But the Buckeyes, who have been pegged as ESPN.com's No. 1 team for 2015, could be the first to reach the 15-win mark in a single season.

The Buckeyes only play one team that appeared on ESPN.com's Top 25 ranking (No. 7 Michigan State) in the regular season. Virginia Tech was the only team who bested the Buckeyes last year, but the Hokies will open the 2015 season as 19-point underdogs, according to 5Dimes (via Eleven Warriors). 

Meyer would need his Buckeyes to maintain a high level of focus to march off 15 consecutive victories, especially after winning the national title in 2014. But Ohio State certainly has the kind of talent, coaching staff and schedule required to run the table.

Unless otherwise noted, all stats via NCAA.com.

David Regimbal covers Ohio State football for Bleacher Report. Follow him on Twitter @davidreg412.