 Pryor saw limited action in the Buckeye's season opener against Youngstown State.He took more snaps against USC on September 13, 2008, completing 7-of-9 passes for 59 yards, as well as rushing for 40 yards on 11 carries.On September 20, 2008, Pryor threw for a freshman school-record four touchdowns and one interception in his first career start for Ohio State.