College football duos: Ranking the 32 best dynamic duos in modern history

27. Joe Germaine and David Boston, Ohio State

Joe Germaine and David Boston have constantly been named the best quarterback-wide receiver duo in the history of Ohio State football. That’s a lofty claim, but while this duo doesn’t get as much love as other Buckeyes, it’s hard to argue about their sheer impact on college football.

Boston was a pure touchdown machine over his three years at Ohio State. He scored 36 times during an era where wide receivers weren’t driving offenses as much as running backs. He was one of the best weapons in the country. Beyond just accumulating huge stats, Boston was clutch.

The biggest connection these two made was in the 1997 Rose Bowl. The Buckeyes were facing the undefeated Arizona State Sun Devils, who were looking for their first share of a National Championship in university history. Boston ran a zig-zag route that completely baffled cornerback Courtney Jackson. Boston walked into the endzone untouched to give the Buckeyes a 20-17 lead with mere seconds left in the game.

Germaine was a very good quarterback, but in his best season, Boston got over a third of his production. He was clearly lifted up by the best wide receiver in the country. However, that shouldn’t’ take away from the sheer impact of this duo. These two could ruin a team’s day by themselves. They were unstoppable together, especially during the 1998 season. They were so good, that they were named to the Ohio State All-Century team that came out just two years after they both left school.