Ready for Ohio State's home opener? You bet, Columbus!
One of the main reasons Buckeye fans feel entitled to take shots at the SEC rests with the fact that many perennial contenders in the conference make a habit of scheduling November games against FCS opponents in the idea of protecting their late-season interests. By contrast, Ohio State's meeting with Youngstown State this weekend will serve as only the fourth time the Buckeyes have played an FCS school across at least the last 30 years — the most recent instance occurring a decade ago.
The combination of remaining near the start of the 2023 season and a lack of historically reliable matchup data make identifying any potentially profitable betting trends difficult this week.