COLUMBUS — The Ohio State Buckeyes are 6-10 all-time when facing the No. 1 team in the country. The wins?
Wisconsin in 1952, Purdue in 1968, Iowa in 1985, Miami in the national title game in the 2002 season, Alabama in the playoff semifinal in the 2014 season, and Oregon in the playoff last season.
The last eight OSU matchups against No. 1 were on the road or at neutral postseason sites. So when the Texas Longhorns hit the field on Saturday, they’ll be the first opposing No. 1 team in the Shoe since the Hawkeyes 40 years ago.
Can the Buckeyes get win No. 7 over No. 1?
On this show, Doug and Bill break down the Buckeyes and Longhorns on both sides of the ball, plus add some tidbits about special team. Then it’s time for game picks, with Ohio State currently favored by 1.5 points.
Come back Friday for our show featuring full playoff and Heisman picks for the season. For now, we hope you enjoy this Big Game Breakdown, which you can expect each week when Ohio State is facing a major opponent.
