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Ohio Sate football aims to extend 21-year season-opening win streak

Apr 17, 2021; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Chris Olave (2) celebrates the touchdown during the second quarter of the annual spring game at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

The Ohio State football team opens the season on Thursday, Sept. 2 at Minnesota with the expectation of breaking in a new backfield and gaining momentum heading into the home opener against Oregon next Saturday. The Buckeyes, who haven’t lost a season opener since 1999 against Miami, are 14-point favorites prior to the matchup with Minnesota.

The most notable change on Ohio State’s offense is obviously C.