The two opponents Ohio State lost to in 2025, Indiana and Miami, played in the national championship game on Jan. 19, resulting in a 27-21 Hoosiers victory. It's the first time three different Big Ten teams have won the national title over three consecutive seasons.

The Buckeyes’ better shooting compensated for an uneven game from Jaloni Cambridge, who scored 18 points on 22 shot attempts. Cambridge did steer Ohio State with eight assists and no turnovers, in addition to grabbing six rebounds. Through almost three quarters, Vanderbilt appeared on their way to proving that they belong a class above Michigan.

Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes have landed a former Michigan and Alabama commit in the NCAA transfer portal.

Ohio State 's 2026 football schedule will feature several opponents included in USA TODAY's college football too-early top 25 poll. Six opponents on the schedule made the top 25: Texas, Indiana, Oregon, USC, Michigan and Iowa. First up for the Buckeyes is a game on the road against the top-ranked Longhorns.

Michigan State hockey aims for a weekend sweep against Ohio State on Saturday. The Spartans defeated the Buckeyes 6-2 in the first game of the series on Friday. Michigan State enters the matchup with a 15-4-0 record, while Ohio State is 6-12-1. The game is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET and will be streamed on Big Ten Plus.

Indiana and Ohio State will face off in 2026, pitting the two most recent college football national champions against each other in Big Ten