They face first-year coach Marcus Freeman’s Notre Dame squad to open the season and host Michigan in the finale. They also host No. 20 Wisconsin on Sept. 24 and go to No. 14 Michigan State on Oct. 8. Iowa, a visitor to Ohio Stadium on Oct. 22, is 26th in the preseason coaches poll followed by Penn State at No. 27. The Nittany Lions host the Buckeyes a week after they face Iowa. Explore5 things to know about Ohio State’s schedule Also of note from the poll: Luke Fickell’s Cincinnati Bearcats are ranked 22nd while Kettering native Brady Hoke’s San Diego State is 34th. Defending Pac-12 champion Utah, with Dayton native Tavion Thomas returning at running back, is ranked No. 8… For what it’s worth, at least one advanced statistical ranking sees Michigan (No. 4), Michigan State (No. 16), Iowa (No. 27) and Notre Dame (No. 7) about the same…
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