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Ohio State black jerseys are back against Wisconsin. Here are past OSU alternate uniforms

Ohio State football is bringing back the all-black look against Wisconsin.

The Buckeyes will wear the all-black alternate jerseys for the fourth time in program history, earning wins against Michigan State in 2019, Nebraska in 2018 and against Penn State in 2015 when these uniforms were first used.

Ohio State previewed the all-black look earlier this week:

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Here's a look at the alternate jerseys Ohio State has worn in the past.

When has Ohio State worn alternate jerseys?

The first time wearing an alternate jersey was in 2009 against Michigan. The Buckeyes won 21-10.

(NCL_OSU09UM_LAURON 21NOV09) Ohio State's football team prior to their game against Michigan at Michigan University, November 21, 2009. Uniform (Dispatch photo by Neal C. Lauron)
(NCL_OSU09UM_LAURON 21NOV09) Ohio State's football team prior to their game against Michigan at Michigan University, November 21, 2009. Uniform (Dispatch photo by Neal C. Lauron)

One season later, Ohio State beat Michigan 37-7 in scarlet tops and helmets with gray pants.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman John Simon (54) goes after Michigan Wolverines quarterback Denard Robinson (16) in the second half of their NCAA football game at the Ohio Stadium, Novemver 27, 2010. (Dispatch photo by Neal C. Lauron)
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman John Simon (54) goes after Michigan Wolverines quarterback Denard Robinson (16) in the second half of their NCAA football game at the Ohio Stadium, Novemver 27, 2010. (Dispatch photo by Neal C. Lauron)

On Oct. 29, 2011, Ohio State upset No. 12 Wisconsin wearing alternate jerseys.

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Braxton Miller (5) scores a touchdown against Wisconsin Badgers in the fourth quarter of their NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, October 29, 2011. (Dispatch photo by Kyle Robertson)
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Braxton Miller (5) scores a touchdown against Wisconsin Badgers in the fourth quarter of their NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, October 29, 2011. (Dispatch photo by Kyle Robertson)

In 2012, Urban Meyer brought back the scarlet tops against Michigan, beating the Wolverines 26-21.

The Buckeyes wore similar jerseys in their 63-14 win against Penn State in 2013.

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Jordan Hall (7) against Penn State during their college football game at Ohio Stadium on October 26, 2013.  (Dispatch photos by Kyle Robertson)
Ohio State Buckeyes running back Jordan Hall (7) against Penn State during their college football game at Ohio Stadium on October 26, 2013. (Dispatch photos by Kyle Robertson)

Ohio State traded scarlet for white on the road against Michigan later in 2013, wearing similar jerseys in losses to Clemson in the 2014 Orange Bowl and at home to Virginia Tech in 2014. They went back to the white versions against Penn State on Oct. 25 and won 31-24 in overtime.

Ohio State Buckeyes offensive linesman Jack Mewhort (74) and Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Jeff Heuerman (86) against Michigan Wolverines during their college football game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan on November 30, 2013.  (Dispatch photo by Kyle Robertson)
Ohio State Buckeyes offensive linesman Jack Mewhort (74) and Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Jeff Heuerman (86) against Michigan Wolverines during their college football game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan on November 30, 2013. (Dispatch photo by Kyle Robertson)

In the 2015 Allstate Sugar Bowl against Alabama, Ohio State wore Nike Diamond Quest uniforms to honor the 1968 national championship team, wearing a scarlet version against Oregon a few days later to win the first College Football Playoff championship.

In 2016, Ohio State released an interesting design for a 62-3 win against Nebraska.

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Curtis Samuel (4) and Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Terry McLaurin (83) celebrates Samuel's touchdown during the second quarter of the NCAA football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, November 5, 2016. (Columbus Dispatch photo by Jonathan Quilter)

The black helmets returned against Michigan that season. And Ohio State beat the Wolverines in overtime 30-27.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Nick Bosa (97) celebrates his sack of Michigan Wolverines quarterback Wilton Speight (3) during the second half of the NCAA football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, November 26, 2016. (Columbus Dispatch photo by Jonathan Quilter)
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Nick Bosa (97) celebrates his sack of Michigan Wolverines quarterback Wilton Speight (3) during the second half of the NCAA football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, November 26, 2016. (Columbus Dispatch photo by Jonathan Quilter)

In 2017, the Buckeyes went gray, bringing back the black chrome helmets against Penn State in 2017.

Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Marcus Baugh (85) catches the game-winning 16-yard touchdown behind Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Manny Bowen (43) and safety Troy Apke (28) during the fourth quarter of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Oct. 28, 2017. Ohio State won 39-38. [Adam Cairns/Dispatch]
Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Marcus Baugh (85) catches the game-winning 16-yard touchdown behind Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Manny Bowen (43) and safety Troy Apke (28) during the fourth quarter of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Oct. 28, 2017. Ohio State won 39-38. [Adam Cairns/Dispatch]

They wore similar jerseys but white against Michigan that season. They won 31-20.

Most recently, in 2021, Ohio State released its Nike Color Rush jerseys for a "Scarlet the Shoe" against Penn State.

The Ohio State Buckeyes take the field wearing all-scarlet uniforms prior to the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.
The Ohio State Buckeyes take the field wearing all-scarlet uniforms prior to the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021.

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State football blackout vs. Wisconsin and past OSU uniforms