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Ohio State collegiate football scheduling challenges

Overview

Ohio State Athletic Director Ross Bjork has reported that major college football programs are showing a reluctance to schedule regular-season games against the Buckeyes beyond 2030. While the program has secured home-and-home series against Alabama for 2027-28 and Georgia for 2030-31, Bjork noted a lack of willingness from other Power Four programs to commit to future contracts.

This scheduling hesitation is attributed to the evolving college football landscape, including the SEC’s transition to a nine-game conference schedule. There are concerns that current scheduling metrics and playoff implications may penalize teams for participating in high-stakes non-conference matchups.

Regarding team performance, Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin is entering his second year as a starter following a 12-2 season. Sayin has reported improvements in physical conditioning and offensive communication while working with wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.

Entities

Ohio State University · Ross Bjork · Big Ten Conference · SEC · Julian Sayin

Timeline

  1. about 7 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Ohio State faces scheduling challenges for future football matchups

    Ohio State Athletic Director Ross Bjork reports difficulty scheduling future non-conference games against major programs past 2030, while quarterback Julian Sayin prepares for his second season.

  2. about 9 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Ohio collegiate athletics announce upcoming schedules

    Ohio collegiate sports updates include the start of the Ohio University soccer season and the release of the 2027 Big Ten men’s lacrosse schedule featuring Ohio State.

Sources

buckeyesports.com · ohiobobcats.com · ohiostatebuckeyes.com · si.com