Ohio State’s 2026 Schedule Features USC, Oregon, Indiana, and Michigan Showdown
The Ohio State Buckeyes’ football schedule for the 2026 season has been officially released, featuring key matchups against prominent teams such as USC, Oregon, Indiana, and Michigan.
2026 Football Schedule Overview
The season kicks off with three non-conference games. The Buckeyes will face:
- Ball State on September 5, at Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
- Texas on September 12, at Darrell K. Royal Stadium, Austin, Texas
- Kent State on September 19, at Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
Following the non-conference slate, Ohio State will enter Big Ten play with a matchup against Illinois at home.
Key Big Ten Matchups
The Buckeyes’ Big Ten schedule includes:
- Illinois on September 26, at Ohio Stadium
- Iowa on October 3, at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa
- Maryland on October 10, at Ohio Stadium
- Indiana on October 17, at Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Indiana
Ohio State will take its only bye week following the October 17 game against Indiana.
Challenging Road Games
After the bye week, the Buckeyes will face a major test against:
- USC on October 31, at L.A. Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California
November brings important home games with:
- Oregon on November 7, at Ohio Stadium
- Northwestern on November 14, at Ohio Stadium
Their final road game will be against:
- Nebraska on November 21, at Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska
The regular season culminates with the highly anticipated rivalry game against Michigan on November 28 at Ohio Stadium.
National Rankings and Challenges
This schedule positions Ohio State among the toughest in the nation. The Buckeyes are currently ranked No. 1, and they will face several top-tier opponents:
- Indiana – No. 2
- Texas – No. 3
- Oregon – No. 5
- Michigan – No. 14
- USC – No. 15
- Iowa – No. 21
With four of these critical matchups on the road, fans can expect an exciting season ahead.
Looking Ahead
Kickoff times and television broadcasts for the 2026 season remain to be announced. However, it is anticipated that the Ohio State vs. Michigan game will continue its tradition of being a noon kickoff on FOX.
For more updates, visit Filmogaz.com.
