Buckeyes' First Game & Season Expectations

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Ohio State kicks off their 2026 season against Ball State in just four days, facing a brutal schedule ahead — including showdowns with Michigan, Oregon, and Texas. Fans are weighing in on what truly counts as a successful regular season, especially with the expanded College Football Playoff, while also predicting how big their opening-game win will be. The Buckeyes are heavy favorites, but opinions vary — is it a blowout or a close one? This fan survey gives us the pulse of Buckeye Nation before the action begins. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a008cf03c37e0056