Who Ohio State Avoids in the Big Ten During the 2026 Season

One of the quirks of the 18-team Big Ten is that Ohio State no longer plays every conference opponent each season. In 2026, the Buckeyes will avoid eight conference foes: Michigan State Spartans, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Penn State Nittany Lions, Purdue Boilermakers, Rutgers Scarlet Knights, UCLA Bruins, Washington Huskies, and Wisconsin Badgers.

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