Ohio State Outlook And National Title Odds

Preseason College Football: Buckeyes Start at No. 1 With National Title Hopes

Ohio State Outlook and National Title Odds

The Buckeyes are poised for another run at the College Football Playoff, with a loaded roster and a favorable schedule.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are the preseason No. 1 team in college football, according to the Amway Coaches Poll. The Buckeyes are coming off a 12-2 season in which they won the Big Ten Championship Game but lost to Michigan in the College Football Playoff semifinal.

Ohio State returns a lot of talent from last year's team, including quarterback C.J. Stroud, wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and running back TreVeyon Henderson. The Buckeyes also have a strong defense, led by linebacker Tommy Eichenberg and cornerback Denzel Burke.

The Buckeyes have a favorable schedule this season, with their toughest games coming against Notre Dame, Michigan, and Penn State. If Ohio State can win those games, they will be in a good position to make the College Football Playoff and compete for a national championship.

Ohio State is the betting favorite to win the national championship, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The Buckeyes are listed at +220 to win the title, followed by Alabama (+250), Georgia (+300), and Clemson (+400).

Ohio State's Roster is Loaded with Talent

Ohio State's roster is one of the most talented in the country. The Buckeyes have a number of players who are considered to be among the best at their positions, including Stroud, Smith-Njigba, and Henderson.

Quarterback C.J. Stroud

• Heisman Trophy finalist in 2021
• Threw for 4,435 yards and 44 touchdowns last season
• One of the best quarterbacks in the country

Wide Receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba

• Biletnikoff Award winner in 2021
• Caught 95 passes for 1,606 yards and 9 touchdowns last season
• One of the best wide receivers in the country

Running Back TreVeyon Henderson

• Doak Walker Award finalist in 2021
• Rushed for 1,248 yards and 15 touchdowns last season
• One of the best running backs in the country

In addition to Stroud, Smith-Njigba, and Henderson, Ohio State also has a number of other talented players, including:

• Tight end Cade Stover
• Offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr.
• Defensive end Zach Harrison
• Linebacker Tommy Eichenberg
• Cornerback Denzel Burke

With such a talented roster, Ohio State is poised for another run at the national championship.

Ohio State's Schedule is Favorable

Ohio State's schedule is favorable this season, with their toughest games coming against Notre Dame, Michigan, and Penn State. The Buckeyes should be favored to win all of their other games.

Here is a look at Ohio State's schedule for the 2022 season:

1. Sept. 3: vs. Notre Dame
2. Sept. 10: at Arkansas State
3. Sept. 17: vs. Toledo
4. Sept. 24: at Wisconsin
5. Oct. 1: vs. Rutgers
6. Oct. 8: at Michigan State
7. Oct. 15: vs. Iowa
8. Oct. 29: at Penn State
9. Nov. 5: vs. Northwestern
10. Nov. 12: at Indiana
11. Nov. 19: vs. Michigan
12. Nov. 26: at Maryland

If Ohio State can win their tough games against Notre Dame, Michigan, and Penn State, they will be in a good position to make the College Football Playoff and compete for a national championship.