Oddsmakers predict tough Ohio State season

As spring practice begins, oddsmakers seem to think Ohio State is in for a tougher season than normal.

Ohio State once again finds itself facing major win expectations, with Fanduel posting the Buckeyes’ win total at 9.5 next season. Ohio State, however, finds itself behind Indiana (10.5) and Oregon (10.5) and tied with Penn State in totals next season.

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Recent history suggests that Fanduel is conservative on the proposed number. Ohio State went 12-0 last season before lose to Indiana in the Big Ten Championship. And then also finally lose to Miami in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff. The lofty annual goals are deserved, as Ohio State has had at least 10 regular season wins in 18 of 20 seasons.

Ohio State’s high win total may be justified. THE List 2026 returns a Heisman finalist quarterback, Julian Sayan, who threw for more than 3,600 yards and set a school record by completing 77 percent of his passes. Star Jeremiah Smith is considered one of the best players in all of college football and running back Bo Jackson is just one name among what many consider one of the best backfields in the country.