Ohio State's Brutal 2026 Road to Glory | Ohio State Buckeyes Football News

Ohio State’s 2026 college football season kicks off with a brutal gauntlet ahead — and Coach Ryan Day’s squad must rise to the occasion. After grinding through early lineup adjustments at offensive line and wide receiver, freshmen like Devin McCuin and Chris Henry Jr. are stepping up. The real test begins with USC vs. San Jose State this weekend, but the real drama unfolds in Week 2 against Texas, followed by Big Ten firecrackers: Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Indiana, USC, Oregon, Northwestern, and Nebraska — culminating in The Game back home. If they survive this stretch, they’ll have earned every championship-worthy win. 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/6c2bbb1520e4374e