Ohio State might not face their toughest Big Ten foe until the postseason

Fansided | October 25, 2025

It looks like the Buckeyes are on a collision course to play the other juggernaut of the Big Ten in Indianapolis at the end of the year.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) runs the ball during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. | Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Ohio State football program was able to enjoy its second bye week in the perfect spot. Initially, the Buckeyes thought they were going to have to use this week to prepare for a top-five clash with Penn State.