Ohio State sits atop ESPN’s preseason Football Power Index—but would Buckeye Nation accept a 10-2 regular season?

On this episode of The Buckeyes Blitz, Jeff “Tito” Thitoff breaks down the Buckeyes’ loaded 2026 schedule, including road tests against Texas, Indiana, Iowa and USC, plus massive home games against Oregon and Michigan.

Tito also examines Ohio State’s College Football Playoff odds, Bill Bender’s playoff projections, the possibility of another Indiana national championship and whether the Buckeyes can survive two—or even three—losses.

Plus:

🏈 Is Ryan Day really only the third-best coach in college football?
🏈 Why would anyone rank Day as low as eighth?
🏈 Will Ohio State clear its 9.5-win total?
🏈 Could Texas eliminate the Buckeyes from the playoff?
🏈 Why is Ryan Day among college football’s most hated coaches?
🏈 Is Lane Kiffin the easiest coach in America to root against?

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