Ohio State 's 2026 football schedule will feature several opponents included in USA TODAY's college football too-early top 25 poll. Six opponents on the schedule made the top 25: Texas, Indiana, Oregon, USC, Michigan and Iowa. First up for the Buckeyes is a game on the road against the top-ranked Longhorns.

Alabama, Clemson and Washington all took care of business this weekend, while Ohio State waited at home. In the end, the top four teams entering the conference championship games were given berths in the College Football Playoff. The No. 1 Crimson Tide ...

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s Kayden McDonald announced Friday he is foregoing his senior season and declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft. The standout defensive tackle was an unanimous All-American during the 2025 season.

Ohio State football is a unique spot and needs to hit this next offensive coordinator hire out of the park. Here's an updated list of candidates.

Indiana and Ohio State are 7-1 co-favorites to win the 2026 College Football Playoff, according to DraftKings Sportsbook, followed by Texas and Notre Dame.

Indiana's title defense will include another colossal Big Ten showdown against Ohio State in 2026. The Hoosiers culminated an undefeated season with a National Championship Game win over the Miami Hurricanes on Monday.