Ohio State faces tougher 2026 football schedule than 2025 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 1:31 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Ohio State's 2026 football schedule presents increased challenges compared to 2025, as the Buckeyes will play teams like Texas and Oregon. With key matchups at Indiana and USC, the schedule aims to better prepare them for postseason contests. Last year, Ohio State faced fewer obstacles, defeating major opponents by an average of 19.5 points. The team will begin their season on September 5 against Ball State, followed by a notable matchup at Texas on September 12.
- •Ohio State's 2026 schedule features games against Texas and Oregon.
- •The Buckeyes start their season against Ball State on September 5.
- •Key road games include matches at Indiana and USC.
- •Ohio State averaged a 19.5 point victory margin in 2025.
- •Adversity in 2026 aims to prepare Ohio State for postseason challenges.
- 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Burning Questions: How much tougher is Ohio State’s 2026 schedule than 2025?
"The Buckeyes won’t have as easy a path to the postseason as last year.
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