October 26, 2024

Ohio State Football Schedule Analysis: Ranking Opponents from Easiest to Toughest


So the football schedule is out … finally! After two other versions didn’t pan out, the Big Ten officially released its schedule and the Buckeyes know they’ll open the season Oct. 24 with Nebraska. The Buckeyes have home games against Nebraska, Rutgers, Indiana and Michigan, while they make trips to Penn State, Maryland, Illinois and Michigan State.  For what it’s worth, I think Ohio State has the easiest schedule in the Big Ten. I’m not sure how today’s announcement could have gone any better for the Buckeyes, who only play Nebraska and Illinois from the West Division. With that in mind, let’s break down which games could make the Buckeyes sweat and which ones might feel like exhibitions. Eighth Toughest Game: Ohio State vs Rutgers, Nov. 7 at Ohio Stadium Greg Schiano is back in Piscataway for his second tour of duty, after leading the Scarlet Knights to a 68-67 record from…

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