Big Ten
First Round: Lost 14-24 vs Miami
| Week | Date | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Loading... | H — Ball State | H | Ohio Stadium |
| Week 2 | Loading... | A — Texas | A | DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium |
| Week 3 | Loading... | H — Kent State | H | Ohio Stadium |
| Week 4 | Loading... | H — Illinois | H | Ohio Stadium |
| Week 5 | Loading... | A — Iowa | A | Kinnick Stadium |
| Week 6 | Loading... | H — Maryland | H | Ohio Stadium |
| Week 7 | Loading... | A — Indiana | A | Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) |
| Week 9 | Loading... | A — USC | A | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum |
| Week 10 | Loading... | H — Oregon | H | Ohio Stadium |
| Week 11 | Loading... | H — Northwestern | H | Ohio Stadium |
| Week 12 | Loading... | A — Nebraska | A | Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) |
| Week 13 | Loading... | H — Michigan | H | Ohio Stadium |
Preseason projections based on current roster data — updated as rosters change.
Important: RQI represents a calculated floor — the minimum expected roster quality based on returning experience and production. It does not account for player development, incoming recruiting classes, coaching changes, or scheme fit. Teams can and do outperform this baseline.