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Ohio State faces a challenging schedule of ranked opponents this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 3:01 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Ohio State faces a challenging schedule of ranked opponents this season

Summary

The Ohio State football team enters the upcoming season facing a schedule that includes multiple ranked programs and hostile road environments. Despite a long period of historical dominance and high win percentages, the team faces matchups against Texas, Iowa, Indiana, USC, Oregon, and Michigan. Analysts expect these games to provide more competitive tests than in previous seasons. The program has maintained high stability over the last 15 years, rarely losing more than two games in a single season. The current schedule creates more opportunities for unpredictable outcomes compared to typical seasons characterized by high-margin victories.

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By the Numbers

•Ohio State plays road games against Texas, Iowa, Indiana, and USC.
•The Buckeyes host Illinois, Oregon, and Michigan at Ohio Stadium.
•Six opponents on the upcoming schedule appear in preseason polls.
•The program has won 85 percent of its games during the 21st century.
•The team has not lost more than two games in a season since the Luke Fickell tenure.

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3:01 PMYahoo Sports — I am excited to be nervous about Ohio State games this season

What they're saying

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As Ohio State fans, we are used to seeing the Buckeyes win games handily. But wins mean so much more when they come with a little bit of adversity. I’m excited for this season to make me nervous.
— Yahoo Sports

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