The off week is over.
From here, it’s eight – or nine, if the team makes the Big Ten Championship – straight Saturdays that feature an Ohio State game. All will be against conference opponents.
Coming off a landmark top-10 road win against Notre Dame, the Buckeyes welcome a surging Maryland squad to the Shoe that features an established passing attack and a respectable defense.
Another week, another undefeated team
For the first time since 1940, Ohio State will play five consecutive undefeated opponents to open its season.
Maryland is on a 5-0 roll entering Columbus, yet to win a game by fewer than 18 points this season.