Ohio Stadium offers the Ohio State football program one of the best home-field advantages in college football. However, in recent years the Buckeyes have struggled to win primetime games at home, especially against non-conference opponents. Since 2000, the Buckeyes have hosted 10 Power 5 non-conference home games, compiling a record of 7-3. Of those 10 games, four have been primetime starts under the lights. In those games, Ohio State is 1-3. With Oklahoma coming to town for a 7:30 p.m. kick Saturday, Eleven Warriors takes a look back at the last four night games in Ohio Stadium against non-conference Power 5 opponents. We will start with the most recent matchup, which took place three years ago today. September 6, 2014: Virginia Tech 35, No. 8 Ohio State 21 The first regular season loss of the Urban Meyer era at Ohio State came in shocking fashion. The Hokies pushed the Buckeye offensive line…
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