OSU 2023 Football Predictions
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Indiana
- Predicted Winner: Ohio State
- Buckeyes Win Probability: 98.0%
- All-Time Series: OSU leads 78-12-5
- Projected running record: 1-0
- We need to have a big play in the Air with Kyle McCord And warm him up to the big stage.
Youngstown State
- Predicted Winner: Ohio State
- Buckeyes Win Probability: 99.0%
- All-Time Series: OSU leads 2-0
- Projected running record: 2-0
- We just need to play to our capabilities and we will win with ease
WKU
- Predicted Winner: Ohio State
- Buckeyes Win Probability: 99.0%
- All-Time Series: No previous matchups
- Projected running record: 3-0
- We just need to play to our capabilities and we will win with ease
Notre Dame
- Predicted Winner: Ohio State
- Buckeyes Win Probability: 79.3%
- All-Time Series: OSU leads 5-2
- Projected running record: 4-0
- To Beat Notre Dame we need to play well on defense especially up front Notre Dame's offensive line is very good. Also on offense Kyle McCord has to be able to get the ball to our receivers against the well rounded defensive backsx of Notre Dame
Maryland
- Predicted Winner: Ohio State
- Buckeyes Win Probability: 97.5%
- All-Time Series: OSU leads 8-0
- Projected running record: 5-0
- Maryland will be an easy game if we just play to our capabilities
Purdue
- Predicted Winner: Ohio State
- Buckeyes Win Probability: 95.6%
- All-Time Series: OSU leads 40-15-2
- Projected running record: 6-0
- Purdue will be an easy game because of their losses since the 2022 season, including head coach Jeff Brohm, quarterback Aidan O'Connell and wide receiver Charlie Jones.
Penn state
- Predicted Winner: Ohio State
- Buckeyes Win Probability: 88.4%
- All-Time Series: OSU leads 23-14
- Projected running record: 7-0
- A loss could come against Penn State if the Buckeyes aren't careful. Starting off hot on offense will be crucial, especially against a high-powered defense like the Nittany Lions.
Wisconsin
- Predicted Winner: Ohio State
- Buckeyes Win Probability: 89.1%
- All-Time Series: OSU leads 62-18-5
- Projected running record: 8-0
- Crawford has the Badgers beating the Buckeyes in a monumental win for head coach Luke Fickell, who will compete in his first season as the Wisconsin coach.
Rutgers
- Predicted Winner: Ohio State
- Buckeyes Win Probability: 97.7%
- All-Time Series: OSU leads 9-0
- Projected running record: 9-0
- Ohio State's defensive game plan needs to be limiting Rutgers quarterback Gavin Wimsatt. If it can do that and run the football effectively, the Buckeyes will cruise to a win.
Michigan State
- Predicted Winner: Ohio State
- Buckeyes Win Probability: 95.8%
- All-Time Series: OSU leads 36-15
- Projected running record: 10-0
- The Buckeyes will need to maintain their focus on the contest at hand, putting the coming allure of Senior Day and “The Game” in order to beat the Spartans.
Minnesota
- Predicted Winner: Ohio State
- Buckeyes Win Probability: 96.4%
- All-Time Series: OSU leads 46-7
- Projected running record: 11-0
- It’s been awhile since the Gophers have made a visit to Ohio Stadium. Minnesota is replacing some key pieces but are well coached and will make a game out of it. OSU is never really threatened, but never quite pulls away in a ho-hum type of win heading into the big one
Xichigan
- Predicted Winner: Ohio State
- Buckeyes Win Probability: 71.4%
- All-Time Series: OSU trails 51-60-6
- Projected running record: 12-0
- And here we go. There could be a ton on the line in Ann Arbor, and Michigan fans are feeling awfully confident these days after two straight wins and a great deal of returning talent. The Buckeyes remain healthy, make the adjustments necessary on defense, and plant the flag in Michigan Stadium to reascend to the top of the Big Ten.