The Big Ten Conference recently announced the upcoming schedule for the 2023 Ohio State Buckeyes football season. As fans eagerly anticipate the next season, let’s take a closer look at the schedule and some of the key matchups that await the Buckeyes.
Game 1: Ohio State vs. Non-Conference Opponent
The season opener for the Buckeyes will be a non-conference matchup where they will have the opportunity to showcase their talent against a team from outside the Big Ten. While the opponent is not yet determined, the Buckeyes will be looking to make a statement right from the start of the season.
Game 2: Ohio State vs. Big Ten Opponent
The second game of the season will be the first of nine conference matchups for the Buckeyes. With the Big Ten being widely regarded as one of the toughest conferences in college football, every conference game will be a test for Ohio State. In this matchup, the Buckeyes will face one of their Big Ten rivals, and they will need to be at their best to secure a victory.
Game 3: Ohio State vs. Non-Conference Opponent
For their third game of the season, the Buckeyes will take on another non-conference opponent. This game will provide another opportunity for Ohio State to showcase their talent and build momentum before heading deeper into conference play.
Game 4: Ohio State vs. Big Ten Opponent
The Buckeyes will face another tough conference opponent in this fourth game of the season. With conference games being so important, every victory is critical if the Buckeyes hope to make it to the Big Ten Championship game and beyond.
Game 5: Ohio State vs. Big Ten Opponent
Game five of the season will see the Buckeyes take on yet another Big Ten opponent, making this their third conference matchup in five games. By this point in the season, Ohio State will have played some tough opponents and will need to stay focused to continue their winning ways.
Game 6: Ohio State vs. Big Ten Opponent
The Buckeyes will face one of their toughest opponents of the season in this sixth game. This game will likely have implications for the Big Ten Championship race, and the Buckeyes will need to be at their best to come out on top.
Game 7: Ohio State vs. Big Ten Opponent
For their seventh game of the season, the Buckeyes will return home to Ohio Stadium to take on another Big Ten opponent. The atmosphere at Ohio Stadium is always electric, and the Buckeyes will be looking to ride that energy to another important victory.
Game 8: Ohio State vs. Big Ten Opponent
The eighth game of the season will see the Buckeyes take on one of their biggest rivals in the Big Ten. This game is always circled on the calendar for both teams, and the Buckeyes will need to bring their A-game to secure the win.
Game 9: Ohio State vs. Non-Conference Opponent
The Buckeyes will play their third and final non-conference game of the season in the ninth game of the year. While the opponent is not yet known, the Buckeyes will be looking to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
Game 10: Ohio State vs. Big Ten Opponent
In the tenth game of the season, the Buckeyes will face another tough conference opponent. By this point in the season, every game is critical for Ohio State as they look to secure their spot in the conference championship game.
Game 11: Ohio State vs. Big Ten Opponent
For their penultimate game of the season, the Buckeyes will take on the Indiana Hoosiers. This game will have major implications for both teams and could potentially decide the outcome of the conference championship race.
Game 12: Ohio State vs. Big Ten Opponent
The final game of the season will be a matchup between two of the Big Ten’s most storied programs. The Buckeyes and the Michigan State Spartans have a long-standing rivalry, and this game will be the culmination of another exciting season of Big Ten football.
As the 2023 Ohio State Buckeyes football season approaches, fans are eagerly anticipating the chance to watch their team take on some of the toughest opponents in the Big Ten Conference. With a talented roster and an exciting schedule ahead, the Buckeyes are poised to make a run at the conference championship and beyond.
