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Big Ten · 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes

2nd in Big Ten · AP #5

4–12026 RECORD · GAMES REPORTED
Record4–15 completed games reported
Points per game42.2Calculated from reported scores
Points allowed / game12.6Calculated from reported scores
Offensive success rate51.6%CollegeFootballData advanced metric

Across 5 completed games reported in 2026, Ohio State has scored 211 points and allowed 63. Its scoring margin is 29.6 points per game. The offense has stayed on schedule on 51.6% of measured plays. Counts reflect the source’s coverage and may change after corrections.

ESPN · Updated Oct 10, 10:15 PM UTCData methodology
PROGRAM & BIOGRAPHY

About Ohio State

Football team of Ohio State University

Ohio State Buckeyes competes in Big Ten. This profile combines the 2026 schedule, the reported roster and season statistics with sourced program context.

The Ohio State Buckeyes football team represents the Ohio State University in American football. They compete in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) as a member of the Big Ten Conference. The 102,780 person capacity Ohio Stadium, located on campus in Columbus, has been the Buckeyes' home field since 1922.

Inception (Wikidata)
1890
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Conference
Big Ten
Latest ranking
AP #5
Home venue
Ohio Stadium
Next opponent
Maryland Terrapins
COVERAGE FROM ESPN

Ohio State news & coverage

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THE SEASON, GAME BY GAME

2026 schedule & results

Sep 5
vsBall State
W 56–3Ohio Stadium
Sep 12
@Texas
L 23–24DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium
Sep 19
vsKent State
W 59–3Ohio Stadium
Sep 26
vsIllinois
W 42–19Ohio Stadium
Oct 3
@Iowa
W 31–14Kinnick Stadium
Oct 10
vsMaryland
HalftimeOhio Stadium
Oct 17
@Indiana
12:00 PM ETMemorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN)
Oct 31
@USC
12:00 AM ETLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Nov 7
vsOregon
12:00 AM ETOhio Stadium
Nov 14
vsNorthwestern
12:00 AM ETOhio Stadium
Nov 21
@Nebraska
12:00 AM ETMemorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE)
Nov 28
vsMichigan
12:00 PM ETOhio Stadium
THE PEOPLE IN THE PROGRAM

2026 roster

82David AdolphWR6' 5"210 lbsSeniorDublin, OH
29Favour AkihRB5' 11"197 lbsFreshmanDelaware, OH
72Deontae ArmstrongOL6' 7"310 lbsJuniorElyria, OH
23Nolan BaudoWR5' 10"185 lbsSeniorChicago, IL
7Phillip BellWR6' 1"195 lbsSophomoreMission Viejo, CA
2Legend BeyRB5' 10"195 lbsFreshmanForney, TX
11Brock BoydWR6' 1"196 lbsFreshmanSouthlake, TX
66Landry BredeOL6' 6"320 lbsFreshmanMentor, OH
85Bennett ChristianTE6' 6"255 lbsSeniorAcworth, GA
76Jake CookOL6' 4"310 lbsSophomoreWesterville, OH
70Phillip DanielsOL6' 5"312 lbsSeniorCincinnati, OH
13Luke FaheyQB5' 11"206 lbsFreshmanMission Viejo, CA
57Ian GecseOL6' 4"296 lbsSeniorGrandview Heights, OH
19Brady GeibelQB6' 5"222 lbsSophomoreSugarcreek, OH
63Julian Goines-JacksonOL6' 1"303 lbsSeniorZanesville, OH
77Sam GreerOL6' 7"320 lbsFreshmanAkron, OH
6Jerquaden GuilfordWR6' 3"195 lbsFreshmanFort Wayne, IN
15Chris Henry Jr.WR6' 5"211 lbsFreshmanCharlotte, NC
75Carson HinzmanOL6' 5"301 lbsSeniorSpring Valley, WI
0Brandon InnissWR6' 0"197 lbsSeniorHollywood, FL
25Bo JacksonRB6' 0"218 lbsSophomoreCleveland, OH
24Ja'Kobi JacksonRB6' 0"219 lbsSeniorPensacola, FL
28Stanley Jackson Jr.RB5' 11"210 lbsJuniorWesterville, OH
8De'Zie JonesWR5' 10"191 lbsSophomoreWayne, NJ
89Nick LautarTE6' 6"242 lbsFreshmanLebanon, OH
ESPN · Updated Oct 10, 9:20 PM UTCData methodology
PRODUCTION & EFFICIENCY

Season statistics

Passing

Completion Percentage73.1
Completions117
Interception Percentage2.50
Interceptions4
Longest Pass75
Net Passing Yards1,785
Net Passing Yards Per Game357.0
Passing Attempts160
Passing Touchdown %10.00
Passing Touchdowns16
Passer Rating195.2
Total Sacks9

Rushing

Rushing Attempts183
Rushing Yards787
Yards Per Rush Attempt4.3
Long Rushing65
20+ Yard Rushing Plays0
Rushing Touchdowns11
Rushing Yards Per Game157.4
Rushing Fumbles0
Rushing Fumbles Lost0
Rushing 1st downs46
Team Games Played5
Total Yards2,572

Receiving

Receptions117
Receiving Targets0
Receiving Yards1,785
Receiving Yards1,785
Receiving Touchdowns16
Long Reception75
20+ Yard Receiving Plays0
Receiving Yards Per Game357.0
Receiving Fumbles0
Receiving Fumbles Lost0
Receiving Yards After Catch661
Receiving First Downs79

Miscellaneous

Total 1st downs128
Rushing 1st downs46
Passing 1st downs79
1st downs by penalty3
Third Down Conversions28
Third Down Attempts60
3rd down %46.67
Fourth Down Conversions7
First Downs Attempts11
4th down %63.64
Total Penalties32
Total Penalty Yards249

Defense

Solo Tackles153
Assist Tackles142
Total Tackles295
Sacks9
Sack Yards70
Stuffs37
Passes Defended24
Average Interception Yards4.3
Long Interception8
Miscellaneous Touchdowns0
Kicks Blocked0
Tackles For Loss20

Defensive Interceptions

Interceptions4
Interception Yards17
Interception Touchdowns0

General

Fumbles1
Forced Fumbles3
Fumbles Recovered5
Fumbles Touchdowns1
Games Played5

Returning

Kick Returns3
Kick Return Yards46
Yards Per Kick Return15.3
Long Kick Return20
Kick Return Touchdowns0
Punt Returns13
Punt Return Yards60
Yards Per Punt Return4.6
Long Punt Return16
Punt Return Touchdowns0
Punt Return Fair Catches0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost0

Kicking

Field Goal Made5
Field Goal Attempts7
Field Goal Percentage71.4
Long Field Goal Made48
Field Goal Attempts 1-190
Field Goal Attempts 20-292
Field Goal Attempts 30-392
Field Goal Attempts 40-493
Field Goal Attempts 50+0
Extra Points Made28
Extra Point Attempts28
Extra Point Percentage100.0

Punting

Punts11
Punt Yards454
Long Punt50
Gross Average Punt Yards41.3
Net Average Punt Yards41.3
Punts Blocked0
Punts Inside 205
Touchbacks1
Fair Catches7
Punt Returns3
Punt Return Yards0
Average Punt Return Yards0.0

Scoring

Rushing Touchdowns11
Receiving Touchdowns16
Return Touchdowns0
Total Touchdowns28
Field Goals5
Kick Extra Points28
Total Two Point Conversions0
Total Points211
Total Points Per Game42.2
ESPN · Updated Oct 10, 9:20 PM UTCData methodology