Ohio State's 2024 Opponent Breakdown | Ohio State Buckeyes Football News

Ohio State’s 2024 season looms with explosive matchups and critical stats: Ball State’s porous pass defense could feast on Julian Sayin, while Texas’ stingy run defense may stifle the Buckeyes’ ground game. Kent State’s surprising five-win campaign, Illinois’ fumble-forcing prowess, and Iowa’s third-down efficiency all demand precision. Maryland’s weak rushing defense is a perfect stage for Ohio State’s power running, but Indiana’s red-zone woes from last year? That’s a glaring weakness to fix. USC brings a long-awaited rematch after 18 years — fingers crossed for a smoother LA trip. Oregon’s elite pass defense will test the offensive line, while Northwestern’s run-heavy approach demands stopping. And then there’s Nebraska — a potential blowout if history repeats — before the ultimate showdown: ending a 2,925-day home loss drought against Michigan. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3adde0251ec4fda1