Ohio State discusses non-conference basketball schedule and predictions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:31 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Ohio State's men's basketball team prepares for a challenging non-conference schedule ahead of the 2026 season. The Buckeyes will play 12 non-conference games, including five against high-major teams, with only one home game. Writers debate the team's potential record this season after a mixed performance last year, and predictions suggest various outcomes depending on matchups, particularly against UCONN and Vanderbilt. Ohio State returns to campus ahead of official practices starting later in September.
- •Ohio State opens non-conference play with 12 games scheduled.
- •The schedule features five high-major opponents and one home game.
- •Last year, Ohio State had a mixed non-conference record, losing to North Carolina.
- •Predictions for this year's non-conference record vary, with some suggesting 10-2.
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — You’re Nuts: What will Ohio State’s record be in the non-conference?
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