There won’t be much room for error in 2026.

Ohio State enters the season with championship expectations once again, but the road to the College Football Playoff could be one of the toughest in the country. From marquee non-conference matchups to a loaded Big Ten slate, the Buckeyes will be tested throughout the fall.

In this episode of the Buckeye Film Breakdown Podcast, Jeremy and Coach Slate go game-by-game through Ohio State’s 2026 schedule. Where are the potential trap games? Which matchups will define the season? And where could the Buckeyes potentially stumble?

We break down all 12 games, make our picks, and give our final predictions for Ohio State’s 2026 regular-season record.

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Who will lead Ohio State in 2026? Jeremy and Coach Slate make their preseason predictions, ranking the Buckeyes’ top three players in rushing yards, receiving yards, total touchdowns, sacks, tackles, interceptions and other major statistical categories. Which established stars will remain at the top, and which breakout players could climb the leaderboard?

They also cover the latest developments from fall camp, including Bo Jackson continuing to earn praise from Ryan Day and defensive lineman Khary Wilder and quarterback Luke Fahey officially losing their black stripes. With position battles intensifying, young players emerging and the season quickly approaching, the 2026 Buckeyes are beginning to take shape.

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FALL CAMP IS HERE and it’s mailbag time on Buckeye Film Breakdown! This week, Jeremy and Coach Slate tackle your questions about the players who could define Ohio State’s 2026 season. Who’s poised for a breakout? Who could become this year’s Arvell Reese? Who has the inside track to start opposite Kenyatta Jackson Jr. at EDGE?

We also discuss which Buckeyes stand to benefit the most from Arthur Smith’s offensive philosophy and each reveal one player that fans aren’t talking about enough—but absolutely should be. If you’re looking for the names that could go from role players to stars this fall, this is the episode for you.

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