Ohio State football opens camp, prepares for tough 2026 schedule
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 1:35 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Ohio State football begins its 2026 training camp on August 6 as the preseason number one team in the Coaches Poll. The Buckeyes face a challenging schedule that includes matchups against six teams in the top 25, highlighted by a Week 2 game at Texas, ranked fourth. The season kicks off with a home game against Ball State on September 5. This marks the first time Ohio State has held the top ranking since 2015, emphasizing the significance of their upcoming challenges as they aim for a championship.
- •Ohio State starts training camp on August 6, 2026.
- •The Buckeyes are ranked number one in the 2026 Coaches Poll.
- •Ohio State faces six top 25 teams, including Texas and Indiana.
- •The season begins with a home game against Ball State on September 5.
- •First major test comes in Week 2 against Texas.
- 1:35 AMYahoo Sports — As camp begins, see Ohio State football schedule, ranks among toughest
"Ohio State football is ranked number one in the 2026 Coaches Poll and faces a difficult path to the championship. See how difficult:
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