On this day in 1978 during the 1978 Gator Bowl, Ohio State coach Woody Hayes punches a Clemson player after intercepting a Art Schlichter pass. Clemson won the game 17-15 and Woody Hayes was fired the next day. One of the worst ways to ever end your coaching career. Woody Hayes finished with a career record of 238–72–10. #WoodyHayes #ohiostate #ncaa #football #army #Navy #airforce #marines #vetradiosyndicate #clemson #quarterback #GatorBowl #sec #big10football #JDVance #military | Vet Radio Synd

🏈On December 29, 1978 the Gator Bowl was played before 72,011 fans at Gator Bowl Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. With just over 2 minutes left in the game, Ohio State had the ball near midfield trailing 17–15. Ohio State quarterback Art Schlichter threw a short pass that was intercepted by Clemson Tigers nose guard Charlie Bauman. Bauman avoided several tackles and was finally shoved out of bounds on the Ohio State sideline. After Bauman got up, Ohio State coach Woody Hayes grabbed his jersey

We thought y'all might enjoy some highlights from the 1986 Gator Bowl between Clemson Football and Stanford! 🐅🏈 | Clemson Athletics

That game was AMAZING! Watch the highlights from Clemson Football's thrilling win over Kentucky in the 2023 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl! | Clemson Athletics