The Buckeyes (18-9, 8-8 Big Ten) are sitting in the middle of the Big Ten standings, but three games against teams ahead of them gives OSU a fighting chance for a double-bye.
No. 19 Michigan (18-9, 9-7), Illinois (18-9, 10-6) and Michigan State (19-9, 11-6) will be tough tests for the Buckeyes, who need to beat all three teams to have a shot at starting their postseason run in the Big Ten quarterfinals.
The Buckeyes have had a roller coaster season, starting the season 11-1 and being ranked as high as No. 2 before losing six of seven games.