Week 1 was the warm-up. Now comes the test. No. 1 Ohio State travels to Austin for a primetime showdown with No. 5 Texas. Can Julian Sayin stay composed, can the Buckeyes establish the run, and can Matt Patricia’s defense disrupt Arch Manning? We’re putting three bold predictions on the board—including a fourth-quarter drive that decides the game.
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The offseason has had its turn. Now we finally get to watch some football.Ohio State opens the 2026 season against Ball State on Saturday, September 5, with a chance to give Buckeye fans their first look at how this team comes together. Here our our three bold predictions for the game!
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Ohio State is back in Indianapolis for the first time since 2020, and Indiana arrives for the first time in program history — a storyline no one would have circled back in August, yet here we are. The undefeated Buckeyes meet the undefeated Hoosiers in a Big Ten title game that feels equal parts historic, bizarre, and oddly compelling. Indiana has scratched and clawed through every game on its schedule, while Ohio State has spent the season dismantling nearly everyone in its path. Now, with a playoff bye and a shot at back-to-back national titles on the line, the Buckeyes enter Lucas Oil as heavy favorites — but championship night always seems to create a little chaos.
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As Ohio State gears up for its biggest rivalry game of the season, we’re sharing three bold predictions for Saturday’s clash with Michigan. Will Julian Sayin finally have his Heisman moment? Can Jeremiah Smith return and dominate, even if Carnell Tate sits out? And will the Buckeyes’ defense continue its historic streak by holding Michigan under 100 rushing yards for a record-setting eleventh straight game? Dive into our Thanksgiving week preview and see what we expect as The Game approaches.
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If Ohio State treated the UCLA game as the final tune-up, then Rutgers arrives in Columbus as the last deep breath before the plunge into November chaos. With The Game looming and the Buckeyes sitting at 10-0, Ryan Day’s challenge this week is equal parts maintenance, momentum, and making sure nobody gets dinged before Michigan. Rutgers brings a scrappy defense and just enough edge to make you pay if you sleepwalk — but Ohio State’s depth, physicality, and maturing run game should set the tone early. With that in mind, here are our three bold predictions for the Buckeyes’ final dress rehearsal before everything goes on the line.
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Ohio State enters Week 11 looking every bit like the nation’s No. 1 team — but Saturday against UCLA offers more than just another chance to stay undefeated. It’s a stage for dominance, statement-making, and sharpening the edges as November tightens. With Julian Sayin locked in, Jeremiah Smith peaking, and the Silver Bullets hunting turnovers at a historic rate, this is the week bold predictions don’t feel so bold. UCLA brings athleticism and a talented quarterback, but Ohio State brings clarity of purpose — and that usually means fireworks in the Horseshoe.
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Ohio State heads to West Lafayette with one goal — make another November statement. The top-ranked Buckeyes have been dominant in every phase and now face a struggling Purdue team under first-year coach Barry Odom. With the first College Football Playoff rankings set for Tuesday night, this is more than a routine road trip — it’s a chance to show why they deserve the No. 1 spot.
In this week’s Bold Predictions, we’re calling for Julian Sayin to light up the sky with another deep-ball showcase, the Silver Bullets to own the trenches, and the Buckeyes to break things open after halftime. Expect another four-quarter reminder that this team isn’t just winning — it’s peaking at the perfect time.
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Both teams come off the bye, but only one looks like it used the time to sharpen a championship edge. Ohio State enters Saturday rested, healthy, and locked into November form, while Penn State arrives searching for answers after a month of offensive breakdowns and identity crisis. This matchup feels less like a rivalry clash and more like a measuring stick for how far apart the two programs are right now — one ascending, one rebuilding on the fly. With the Silver Bullets positioned to smother Penn State’s young quarterback and the Buckeye ground game poised for its best outing since early September, Ohio State has a prime opportunity to make a public statement in The Shoe: the road to the Big Ten still runs through Columbus, and the margin is widening.
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Ohio State heads to Champaign for its toughest road test yet, taking on a confident No. 17 Illinois squad fresh off a strong start behind quarterback Luke Altmyer. The Buckeyes enter 5–0 and ranked No. 1 after dismantling Minnesota 42–3, and now face a physical Illini team eager to make a statement at noon. Can Julian Sayin and the Buckeye offense keep their rhythm rolling against one of the Big Ten’s most improved programs? We break down three bold predictions — including another big day for Sayin, a late-game surge from the Scarlet and Gray, and a defense ready to force turnovers when it matters most.
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Ohio State returns to the Horseshoe on Saturday night looking to build on its No. 1 ranking and momentum after a hard-fought win at Washington. The Buckeyes’ defense has been dominant through four games, and now Julian Sayin and the offense get a chance to take another step forward against Minnesota. With Big Ten play heating up, here are three bold predictions: Sayin delivers his first multi-touchdown passing performance in conference play, the Rushmen overwhelm Minnesota’s offensive line, and Ohio State finally puts together a complete statement win at home under the lights.
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