On3 released their "2026 Way Too Early College Football Top 25," and six of Ohio State's opponents are on the list.

Over the past two seasons, under two different coordinators, Ohio State’s defense has been nothing short of dominant. Ohio State’s defense, ranked No. 1 nation

The Big Ten has set a date for Ohio State's game at Indiana in 2026 with the rest of the schedule to be finalized next week.

By now, you know, Indiana is the newest College Football Playoff National Champion, defeating Miami on its home turf to do so. The Hoosiers led for the entirety of the contest, but only down six points, the Hurricanes had a chance to steal the game in the final seconds. That's when something ironic happened.

Ohio State offered 2027 safety Jayden Aparicio-Bailey on Monday, as safeties coach Matt Guerrieri stayed busy on the recruiting trail. Aparicio-Bailey is the No. 233 overall prospect and No. 25 safety in the 247Sports composite rankings in the 2027 class.

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.

ESPN's Paul Finebaum thinks Ohio State will play a rising SEC program in the 2026 College Football Playoff national championship.