Buckeye50 Playoff Picks – November 3, 2026
Just when the College Football Playoff picture appeared to be settling into place, college football reminded everyone why the games are played on Saturdays.
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Week 8 Predictions – 2026
Last Week: Ohio State won the game over Indiana 19-15, but lost their starting quarterback. A lot of calls not made by the officials against Indiana but the Buckeyes overcame that situation. Will the overcome losing Julian Sayin? For our staff predictions, all the upsets kept anyone from going 5-0 but Jason, Andy, Cory, Rick and Gregg all went 3-2. With
Read moreMonday Musings: Bye Week
Ohio State ended Indiana’s 22-game winning streak with the fourth-quarter finish it could not find at Texas, but Julian Sayin’s throwing-arm injury changes the season as the Buckeyes enter their open week. Our new Buckeye50 Monday Musings breaks down the championship defense, Jeremiah Smith’s record-tying touchdown, the warning signs hidden inside the 19–15 win and what Luke Fahey must become before the trip to USC.
Read moreGame Recap: Ohio State 19 – Indiana 15
Ohio State went to Bloomington looking for proof that the progress of the last month would hold up in a true championship-level road game, and the Buckeyes came away with exactly that. No. 4 Ohio State defeated No. 5 Indiana, 19-15, ending the Hoosiers’ 22-game winning streak, 19-game home winning streak and 15-game Big Ten winning streak while improving to 6-1 overall and 4-0 in conference play.
Read moreWeek 7 Predictions – 2026
Last Week: Ohio State once again took care of business, defeating Maryland 45-16, as the Buckeye defense stepped up and held the Terrapins to only 146 total yards for the game. It should be a good primer for OSU’s next opponent. For our staff picks this past weekend, Steven Smith and Dave Culver were both 4-1 and that tally put Steven back
Read moreGame Preview: Ohio State vs Indiana
A top-five showdown in Bloomington, a Big Ten title-game rematch, and another defining road test for the Buckeyes. Our Ohio State–Indiana preview breaks down the injury picture, Bo Jackson’s opportunity, Jeremiah Smith’s record chase and the keys to finishing the job Saturday. Our pick: Ohio State 30, Indiana 24.
Read moreBold Predictions: Indiana
The No. 4 Buckeyes travel to Bloomington for a noon kickoff against No. 5 Indiana in the first top-five matchup ever played at Memorial Stadium.
Read moreMonday Musings for Week 7: Indiana
Ohio State handled Maryland 45–16 behind four Julian Sayin touchdown passes, 207 rushing yards and another dominant defensive performance—but two turnovers showed exactly what cannot follow the Buckeyes to Bloomington. This week’s Buckeye50 Monday Musings breaks down the progress, the warning signs and a top-five rematch with the defending champion that could define the Big Ten race.
Read moreWeek 6 Predictions – 2026
Last Week: Ohio State proved two things last week. One, the Buckeyes can go on the road and get a quality win and two, with their dominance over the Hawkeyes, we now know for sure “Michigan Still Sucks!” And that includes their former players as Desmond Howard was 0-4 in our game picks last week! As to our staff predictions, John Siebert,
Read moreThornton’s Record-Breaking Night Powers Buckeyes Past Indiana
Ohio State now has a new all-time leading scorer. With 44 seconds remaining in the first half, Bruce Thornton drilled a three-pointer from the left wing to surpass Dennis Hopson and etch his name atop the program’s scoring record and was awarded the game ball from Hopson himself at the half.
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