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On3 ranks Ohio State's football schedule as toughest in Big Ten for 2026

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Last updated Jul 5, 2026

On3 ranks Ohio State's football schedule as toughest in Big Ten for 2026
Summary

On3 has ranked the Big Ten football schedules for the 2026 season, placing Ohio State at the top for difficulty. The Buckeyes will face challenging road and home games, including trips to Texas, Iowa, Indiana, and USC, along with home encounters against Oregon and Michigan. Ohio State's 2025 season ended with a loss in the Big Ten Championship and the Cotton Bowl, adding to the stakes for this upcoming season. The ranking highlights the increasing competitiveness in the conference amid the inclusion of new teams from the West Coast.

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  • •Ohio State's schedule includes road games at Texas, Iowa, and USC.
  • •Home games are against Oregon and Michigan.
  • •Ohio State finished the 2025 season 12-0 but lost in the playoffs.
  • •The inclusion of West Coast teams increases overall schedule difficulty.
  • •On3 ranks Ohio State's schedule as the toughest in the Big Ten for 2026.
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  • 9:12 PMYahoo Sports — On3 ranks toughest Big Ten football schedules. Where is Ohio State?
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On3 ranked the Big Ten football schedules from toughest to easiest. Where did Ohio State land for the 2026 slate of games?

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