Even all the way back when the Big Ten released the 2020-21 schedule in the offseason, Ohio State’s end-of-season slate looked daunting. In the middle of it, it might be even more difficult than originally thought.
The Buckeyes lost by five to No. 3 Michigan on Sunday, happened to run into a surging Michigan State team on Thursday that – along with some calls Chris Holtmann didn’t appreciate – led to a four-point loss, get Iowa and college basketball’s second-most efficient offense this weekend, then finish the regular season six days later by taking on preseason favorite Illinois which is now the No.