June 29, 2026

Winter Wonderland: Biggest Potential Challengers to Ohio State Football in Bad Weather

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Ohio State has been king of the Big Ten football landscape recently. The Buckeyes have claimed three-straight league championships, delivered every win last year by double digits and were a massive favorite to secure another conference trophy this fall. Many will rightfully expect OSU to win another Big Ten title no matter when/where the next season is played. But, should the schedule end up taking place in the heart of winter, it makes you wonder what opponents might benefit from certain elements and possibly close the cap (or upset) the powerhouse Scarlet and Gray? We will assume a few aspects here for this exercise; the schedule is played from January through March and all games take place on campus. Many schools are surely exploring playing in domes (stay tuned for that piece this weekend) but, for now, we examine dynamics regarding mother nature. Would poor conditions offset the speed and…

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