What Ohio State's schedule could look like for 2020

Ohio State Football: What Ohio State’s schedule could look like for 2020

By Alex Austin | Jul 17, 2020

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 30: Ohio State Buckeye fans celebrate after a college football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Ann Arbor, MI. The Ohio State Buckeyes won the game 56-27 over the Michigan Wolverines. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images) /

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In an unprecedented year, Ohio State could face Michigan early in the season for the first time ever. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /

Start off the season with a bang

Michigan

This is the biggest game in the conference, one of the biggest games in terms of ratings, the most important game for both these fan bases, and the best rivalry in all of sport.

This is the game that needs to happen this year.

So with so much uncertainty, there is a good argument to put it as the first game of the season.

Even though this would be breaking a long-standing tradition, this game is too important to both schools to leave anything to chance.

@ Maryland

Getting in as many East games early is the key and Ohio State visiting Maryland will hopefully take advantage of the East Coast TV market.

This again moves another November game up on the schedule but this would be a game that could be moved around if necessary to create the flexibility Gene Smith wants in 2020.

Indiana

This is a game that would be a really easy trip for both schools to take by bus. With schools wanting to avoid flying as much as possible (that was one of the reasons for going to a conference-only schedule) finding games that are close in driving distance is essential.

The Hoosiers could present a unique challenge for the Buckeyes early in the season, but this is a game that both schools would want to keep on the schedule.

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