July 1, 2026

Big Ten football misery index: Ohio State worried about test results in December? Huh?

It’s time to ask the question you’ve all been waiting for. Mel Tucker: Michigan State’s performance in blowout loss to Ohio State ‘not acceptable’ What to watch next Click to expand Replay Video We’re not asking, “Why doesn’t Rutgers have a Big Ten rivalry trophy yet?” Nor are we asking, “Why does Nike keep trying to make neon green a thing in the Spartans’ uniforms?” No, it’s time to ask, “How good are the Buckeyes, really?” Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The offense is good, right? They hung 52 on Nebraska. Then again, Illinois hung 41 on Nebraska with a QB who hadn’t played in four weeks. The defense is good, right? Then again, they let Rutgers score 27, just eight points less than the Scarlet Knights put up in regulation against Michigan two weeks later, and we’re pretty sure the…

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