Ohio State Buckeyes
Big Ten
12-2
Record (9-1 conf.)
37.77
SER — #1 FBS
Final 2025 Season
12-2
Record
37.77
Final SER (#1 FBS)
18.59
Offense
19.19
Defense
Quarterfinal: Lost 14-24 vs Miami
SER History — 2014 to 2025
2026 Schedule
| Week | Date | Time | Opponent | Site | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Sat, Sept. 5 | 12:30 PM ET | Home | Ohio Stadium | |
| Week 2 | Sat, Sept. 12 | 7:30 PM ET | Away | DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium | |
| Week 3 | Sat, Sept. 19 | 12:00 PM ET | Home | Ohio Stadium | |
| Week 4 | Sat, Sept. 26 | Time TBD | Home | Ohio Stadium | |
| Week 5 | Sat, Oct. 3 | Time TBD | Away | Kinnick Stadium | |
| Week 6 | Sat, Oct. 10 | Time TBD | Home | Ohio Stadium | |
| Week 7 | Sat, Oct. 17 | Time TBD | Away | Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) | |
| Week 9 | Sat, Oct. 31 | Time TBD | Away | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | |
| Week 10 | Sat, Nov. 7 | Time TBD | Home | Ohio Stadium | |
| Week 11 | Sat, Nov. 14 | Time TBD | Home | Ohio Stadium | |
| Week 12 | Sat, Nov. 21 | Time TBD | Away | Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE) | |
| Week 13 | Sat, Nov. 28 | 12:00 PM ET | Home | Ohio Stadium |
Roster Quality — 2026
Preseason projections based on current roster data — updated as rosters change.
0.77
RQI
68.3%
Returning Production
16.58
Experience Index
23
Transfer Count
37.77
Prior Year SER
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.