That move was a good one for Rutgers, and there seems to be more energy around the program. Or that could be bad. The Buckeyes and Badgers last played in the 2014 Big Ten Championship, which was that 59-0 OSU shellacking that propelled Ohio State toward a national title. A Decade of Champions. Missed: Miami, NC State, Virginia, Virginia Tech The Cornhuskers could certainly be 6-2 or so by the time they arrive in Ohio Stadium.The Golden Gophers have been overachievers as a Big Ten contender, but the Badgers are far more of a real deal. Either way, the Buckeyes would have been more prepared for the Michigan State game in week 11 than they were after such a lousy run of opponents.The young, developing team of 2016 could have used a 10-game start to the season that didn't include a top 25 team, as was the case last year. Date: Opponent / Event: Location: Time / Result: 09/03/16: vs. Receiver Ricky Jones (photo) will have someone new throwing passes to him when Indiana visits Columbus.Running back Corey Clement (photo) is among those back for coach Paul Chryst's second season. Don't expect much right away.The Big Ten champs beat the Buckeyes in Columbus, beat Iowa in the Big Ten Championship thanks to L.J. There will be more chances to impress, and more tests.The MAC champs (photo) lost quarterback Matt Johnson, leading receiver Roger Lewis, leading rusher Travis Green and coach Dino Babers, who left for Syracuse. Updated 8/8/20: Big Ten Announces Plans for 2020 Football Season, Medical Protocols for All Sports. Scott's late touchdown (photo) and made the College Football Playoff. There's more talent in Lincoln than there is in Champaign. Ohio State kicks off their 2020 football schedule on Thursday, September 3 on the road against the Illinois Fighting Illini. But five of their losses came by 1, 2, 2, 3 and 5 points. It's like 2015 was a JV schedule in comparison.By one quick measure, the other six teams Ohio State played in 2015 (Virginia Tech, Hawaii, Northern Illinois, Western Michigan, Minnesota and Illinois) were a combined 37-41.The other six teams on the schedule this year (Oklahoma, Bowling Green, Tulsa, Wisconsin, Northwestern and Nebraska) were a combined 53-26 last year.Here's how the schedule swap compares as the Buckeyes will put almost an entirely new team on the field in 2016.The Buckeyes did lose to the Hokies two years ago, but the new home-and-home with the Sooners in 2016 and 2017 will be the toughest nonconference games the Buckeyes play since facing USC in 2008 and 2009. 2020 Ohio State Team Captains Announced. Coach James Franklin in year three will still be searching for a program-changing win like knocking off Ohio State.Running bac Justin Jackson (photo, right) and quarterback Clayton Thorson (photo, left) return from what was Northwestern's second 10-win season of the last 20 years.

New coach Mike Jinks should keep the offense humming.The Hurricane finished its season with a loss to Virginia Tech in the Independence Bowl. 23 in the final AP poll.The Cornhuskers were down last year in Mike Riley's first season.
For good or for bad, the schedule Ohio State will face in 2016 is much more difficult than the 2015 regular season for the Buckeyes. Ohio Stadium 360. All rights reserved ( The schedule Ohio State will face in 2016 is significantly more difficult in every way than the 2015 schedule. This is not Hawaii. The conference-only schedule is going to be odd, so might as well have some fun with it! Ohio State’s 2020 Football Schedule Announced. A playoff team last year, they'll be a playoff favorite again in 2016.The Falcons lost their coach, quarterback, leading rusher and two leading receivers (after Jinks, who was Texas Tech's running backs coach, hasn't been a college head coach before. Preseason Watch Lists. So Ohio State won't know exactly what's coming.This is all part of a plan pushed by Gene Smith to make the schedule more difficult in the playoff era. A game like that will either make them stronger for the stretch, or soften them up for the Penn State, Northwestern and Nebraska games to follow.In 2016, Ohio State fans won't be able to nap until November, knowing the Buckeyes will still be undefeated when they wake up. All rights reserved ( Now the 2016 Buckeyes will face that kind of early test, whether they are ready or not.The schedule Ohio State will face in 2016 is significantly more difficult in every way than the 2015 schedule. This game shows that as much as anything. It could have been just what the 2015 team needed.Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. If the Buckeyes are slow to come together, they could have multiple losses before that big November finish.Six games on the 2016 schedule feature the same opponents, the six other teams in the Big Ten East in Michigan, Michigan State, Penn State, Rutgers, Maryland and Indiana. Barrett (photo) returning at quarterback, be the Big Ten favorite or should it be Michigan?For good or for bad, the schedule Ohio State will face in 2016 is much more difficult than the 2015 regular season for the Buckeyes. Football. Creating Ohio State’s new 2020 football schedule. This is a very good "worst-team-on-the-schedule" game, as Tulsa made a bowl last season and lost to Virginia Tech.Yes, the worst nonconference team on this schedule played the best nonconference team on last year's schedule in a bowl.Second-year coach Philip Montgomery, a former Baylor offensive coordinator, is part of the new wave of young head coaches with high-octane attacks, and his quarterback is returning. Starting quarterback Dave Evans (photo) is back after throwing for 333 yards per game.Heisman Trophy candidate Baker Mayfield (photo) is back at quarterback to lead the Sooners, who made the College Football Playoff a year ago.

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