Why Ohio State Football Might Be BETTER in 2026

Ohio State is coming off another College Football Playoff run, but 2026 might actually be the Buckeyes' most fascinating season yet. The roster is loaded, Julian Sayin returns for Year 2, Jeremiah Smith is still the most dangerous weapon in college football, and Ryan Day may have assembled his deepest team since arriving in Columbus. In this Ohio State Buckeyes 2026 Preview, we break down why expectations remain sky-high after a 12-2 season, how Arthur Smith's arrival as offensive coordinator could reshape the offense, whether the Buckeyes can replace a wave of NFL talent on defense, and why one of the toughest schedules in the country could define the entire national championship race. Topics Why Ohio State Is Still a Title Contender Looking Back at the 2025 Season Julian Sayin and the Future of the Offense Jeremiah Smith and the Loaded Receiver Room Arthur Smith's Impact as Offensive Coordinator Can the Offensive Line Take the Next Step? Replacing the Stars on Defense Why the Coaching Staff Matters Schedule Breakdown Texas, Oregon, Indiana & Michigan Ceiling, Floor & Season Projection Final Thoughts on the Buckeyes If you love year-round college football coverage, preseason previews, power ratings, betting discussions, and College Football Playoff analysis, be sure to LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and turn on notifications so you never miss a show from Winning Cures Everything. 🍺 Subscribe for Bonus Content, like the CFB Spreadsheet Previews & more! http://www.BettingCFB.com or www.BuyMeACoffee.com/WinningCures ---------- 🌐 http://www.winningcureseverything.com Subscribe to the Winning Cures Everything YouTube!    / @winningcureseverything   🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast: http://bit.ly/WCEpodcast 🕊️ Gary on X: https://bit.ly/GaryWCEX 👕 Visit the webstore: https://bit.ly/WCEStore2024 ---------- We endorse: Use Fiverr!! : https://bit.ly/WCEFiverr Check out www.GoSleeves.com/WCE for 15% off the best kinesiology compression sleeves on the market! Stokastic College Daily Fantasy Tools! https://bit.ly/StokasticCFBWCE Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀 https://vidiq.com/wcecfb #WinningCuresEverything #CollegeFootball #CFB