Ohio State Football Predictions: TSB Staff Picks for the Buckeyes’ Final Regular-Season Record in 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Luke Fahey (13) lines up behind offensive lineman Luke Montgomery (51) and offensive lineman Ian Moore (69) during the NCAA football game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Oct. 17, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
October 23, 2026

The Silver Bulletin staff predicts Ohio State football’s record for the rest of the regular season as the Buckeyes navigate life without Julian Sayin and a challenging schedule. Ohio State’s regular-season finish looks much different than it did a week ago. With Julian Sayin out indefinitely, the Buckeyes enter the final stretch with questions at quarterback, offensive adjustments to make, and little room for error as they pursue their championship…

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Ohio State Football Bye Week Recap: Catch Up on All the Latest From The Silver Bulletin

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day talks to Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) during the NCAA football game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Oct. 17, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
October 22, 2026

Catch up on The Silver Bulletin’s Ohio State football bye week coverage, including Julian Sayin’s injury, the Luke Fahey vs. Tavien St. Clair QB battle, offensive adjustments, and Buckeye Cadence episodes. Ohio State is using its bye week to prepare for life without Julian Sayin, evaluate its quarterback competition, and address the challenges facing the Buckeyes down the stretch. Here’s everything you need to catch up on during the bye…

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Ohio State vs. Indiana: How the Buckeyes Won the Moments That Mattered in 19-15 Victory

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Riley Pettijohn (5) celebrates during the NCAA football game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Oct. 17, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
October 18, 2026

Ohio State beat Indiana 19-15 in Bloomington, converting two fourth-down touchdowns, making both field goals, and out-rushing the Hoosiers. Ohio State avenged last year’s Big Ten Championship loss with a 19-15 victory over Indiana, executing in critical situations to secure a top-five road win. Ohio State didn’t need a pretty win against Indiana. The Buckeyes needed to execute when the game was on the line, and unlike their loss to…

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Ohio State vs. Indiana: TSB Staff Picks for the Buckeyes and Hoosiers in Top 5 Showdown

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) motions during the NCAA football game against the Maryland Terrapins at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Oct. 10, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters Co
October 16, 2026

The Silver Bulletin staff predicts Ohio State vs. Indiana as the Buckeyes and Hoosiers collide in a Top 5 showdown in Bloomington.  Ohio State heads to Bloomington on Saturday for a top-five matchup with Indiana, looking to answer the Hoosiers after last season’s 13-10 Big Ten Championship Game loss. Curt Cignetti has built Indiana into a national contender, and the Hoosiers can prove last year was no fluke. For Ryan…

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Ohio State Has Had Indiana Circled Since the Big Ten Championship Game

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October 13, 2026

Ohio State enters its Top-5 matchup with Indiana motivated by last year’s Big Ten Championship loss as the Buckeyes prepare for a road test in Bloomington. Ohio State has spent nearly a year thinking about its loss to Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game. On Saturday, the Buckeyes will get their first chance to respond. “They took something from us that we really wanted,” defensive tackle Eddrick Houston said….

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Can Ohio State Be Trusted Against Indiana and in Big Games Down the Stretch?

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) scores a touchdown past Maryland Terrapins defensive back Messiah Delhomme (33) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Oct. 10, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
October 12, 2026

After four straight wins, including a road victory at Iowa, can Ohio State be trusted against Indiana and the toughest remaining schedule in college football? Which version of Ohio State better represents the team: the one that dominated the first three quarters against Texas or the one that surrendered a 20-point lead in the fourth? Ryan Day frequently talks about trust when discussing playing time for transfers and young players….

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Ohio State Baseball: Inside the Scarlet & Gray World Series and Justin Haire’s Fall Approach

Ohio State Baseball's Scarlet team after sweeping the Scarlet & Gray World Series | Image Credit: Ohio State Baseball
October 11, 2026

Scarlet swept the Scarlet & Gray World Series for Ohio State Baseball as Justin Haire outlined his fall development priorities and Gavin West and Dane Harvey discussed team culture. Ohio State’s Scarlet & Gray World Series ended with a Scarlet sweep, edging Gray 5-4 on Friday before shutting them out on Sunday afternoon. Weather conditions couldn’t have been more different from game to game. Game 1 was a beautiful, clear…

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Ohio State vs. Maryland: TSB Staff Picks for the Buckeyes Against the Terrapins

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) scrambles forward during the NCAA football game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters Co
October 10, 2026

The Silver Bulletin staff shares their predictions for the Buckeyes’ homecoming as Ohio State hosts Mike Locksley’s Maryland Terrapins. Saturday’s matchup in The Shoe is the last one for nearly one month. It’s also one of Jeremiah Smith’s final four home games, unless the Buckeyes host a First Round College Football Playoff game. Ohio State needs to protect Julian Sayin against an active Maryland defensive front and run the ball….

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Ohio State vs. Maryland: Three Keys to Victory for the Buckeyes Against the Terrapins

Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jaylen Watson (3) defends Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) during a Big Ten college football game Oct. 3, 2026 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters Co
October 9, 2026

Ohio State faces Maryland with three keys to victory: protecting Julian Sayin, creating explosive runs, and building chemistry with Chris Henry Jr. and Brock Boyd. Ohio State returns to Ohio Stadium on Saturday to face Maryland and try to build on its momentum before a daunting stretch of Big Ten games. The No. 5 Buckeyes come off a 31-14 win at Iowa, while the Terrapins have lost three straight. Ryan…

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Ohio State vs. Illinois: TSB Staff Picks for the Buckeyes and Fighting Illini

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and quarterback Julian Sayin celebrating a touchdown against Ball State | Image Credit: Ohio State Football
September 25, 2026

The Silver Bulletin staff makes predictions for Ohio State vs. Illinois as both teams open Big Ten conference play. Ohio State and Illinois met again to battle for the Illibuck. Wide receiver talent will be on full display in Columbus as Collin Dixon comes to town and shares a field with Jeremiah Smith. Which WR has the better day? The Silver Bulletin’s staff shares their game predictions for the Buckeyes…

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