After several years in a row featuring marquee Big-12 opponents, Ohio State's non-conference schedule looks a little lax- at least on the surface.
The Buckeyes have three home out-of-conference games this year, and none of them come against Power-5 teams. The Buckeyes will take on Florida Atlantic in the season opener, followed by Cincinnati a week later, and Miami (OH) on Sep. 21 in week four.
Let's take a brief look at these games.
Florida Atlantic: Week One, Aug. 31
The Buckeyes will open their season in August against one of College Football's most notorious coaches: Lane Kiffin.