COLUMBUS, Ohio — When the 2026 Big Ten schedule was released, the Ohio State vs. Indiana game immediately stood out — not because it’s a traditional rivalry, but because of how dramatically this matchup has transformed.

Carnell Tate and Caleb Downs both think the Buckeyes would beat the Hoosiers in a Big Ten championship rematch.

The Big Ten became the final Power Four conference to unveil its schedule for the 2026 college football season when it released on Tuesday the full slate for its 18 members. One game in particular stands above the rest with reigning conference and national champion Indiana set to host Ohio State on Oct.

Following the blueprints of Indiana and Miami this season, Ohio State has built a more veteran roster through the transfer portal in 2026.

Ohio State is the composite selection as the number one team in the way-too-early 2026 rankings, just edging out Indiana.

The 2026 schedule has been released for the Ohio State Buckeyes without kickoff times, so which ones should be night time games for them?

Of the five teams with the best odds to win the national championship in 2026, one is Ohio State and three are teams the Buckeyes will play in the regular season.