There won’t be much room for error in 2026.
Ohio State enters the season with championship expectations once again, but the road to the College Football Playoff could be one of the toughest in the country. From marquee non-conference matchups to a loaded Big Ten slate, the Buckeyes will be tested throughout the fall.
In this episode of the Buckeye Film Breakdown Podcast, Jeremy and Coach Slate go game-by-game through Ohio State’s 2026 schedule. Where are the potential trap games? Which matchups will define the season? And where could the Buckeyes potentially stumble?
We break down all 12 games, make our picks, and give our final predictions for Ohio State’s 2026 regular-season record.












