The wait lasted longer than ever before. A total of 301 days, to be exact.
The extended offseason finally ended on Saturday, with Ohio State routing Nebraska, 52-17, in what was a close game for much of the first half before the Buckeyes pulled away at the end of the second quarter and beginning of the third quarter. Justin Fields led the way by completing 20-of-21 passes for 276 yards and two touchdowns, and both Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave recorded more than 100 receiving yards. Defensively, Ohio State held Nebraska to 17 points, though the Cornhuskers did average 6.