Ohio State's slogan for the 2020 football season is as important as it is ironic.
“Every game is a home game.”
The Buckeyes finally start their season Saturday against Nebraska, and it will, in fact, be a home game. But fans are not permitted to attend because of the pandemic. The Big Ten decided when it reinstated the football season last month that it would not allow fans.
It's not just that spectators won't be inside Ohio Stadium. Tailgating is also banned, and fans are being urged to watch games in their home instead of in large gatherings.