Ohio State Buckeyes 2026 stats and results
The Ohio State Buckeyes (Big Ten) are 5-1 in the 2026 season through October 10, 2026, scoring 42.7 points per game and allowing 13.2.
Leading players: Julian Sayin (295.3 passing yards per game); Bo Jackson (76.7 rushing yards per game); Jeremiah Smith (152.7 receiving yards per game). College football stat leaders.
Next game: Ohio State Buckeyes at Indiana Hoosiers
October 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. Season figures for both teams side by side; the rank in parentheses is among 136 College football teams (1st = the most). Indiana Hoosiers stats and results. Full game preview.
| OSU | IU | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 5-1 | 6-0 |
| Points per game | 42.7 (7th) | 40.2 (14th) |
| Points allowed per game | 13.2 (131st) | 11.8 (133rd) |
| Passing yards per game | 337.8 (4th) | 241.3 (60th) |
| Passing yards allowed per game | 150.8 (130th) | 188.2 (95th) |
| Rushing yards per game | 163.8 (58th) | 221.5 (20th) |
| Rushing yards allowed per game | 94.8 (118th) | 75 (131st) |
| Rushing attempts per game | 38.5 (42nd) | 37 (57th) |
| Rushing attempts allowed per game | 30.3 (117th) | 33 (99th) |
| Completions per game | 21.7 (33rd) | 15.5 (113th) |
| Completions allowed per game | 17 (88th) | 18 (69th) |
Record
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5-1 |
Scoring: season, home, road and recent form
| Split | Games | Record | Points for per game | Points against per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | 6 | 5-1 | 42.7 | 13.2 |
| Home | 4 | 4-0 | 50.5 | 10.3 |
| Road | 2 | 1-1 | 27 | 19 |
| Last 5 regular-season games | 5 | 4-1 | 40 | 15.2 |
| Last 10 regular-season games (includes 2025) | 10 | 7-3 | 34.9 | 13.4 |
Points per game: 42.7, ranked 9th of 318 (1st is the highest). Points allowed per game: 13.2, ranked 12th of 318 (1st is the lowest). Point differential per game: 29.5, ranked 6th of 318 (1st is the highest).
Team box score per game, 2026
| Per game | OSU | Opponents |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 337.8 | 150.8 |
| Rushing yards | 163.8 | 94.8 |
| Rushing attempts | 38.5 | 30.3 |
| Completions | 21.7 | 17 |
| Pass attempts | 30.2 | 31.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Sacks | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Tackles for loss | 3 | 6 |
Averages over 6 regular-season games with a stored box score. Opponent figures are each opponent’s own box score in those games.
Efficiency per attempt, 2026
| Figure | OSU | League rank |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 337.8 | 5th of 263 |
| Rushing yards | 163.8 | 105th of 263 |
| Passing yards allowed | 150.8 | 15th of 263 |
| Rushing yards allowed | 94.8 | 22nd of 263 |
| Plays per game (college: pass and rush attempts) | 68.7 | 74th of 263 |
| Yards per pass or rush attempt | 7.31 | 9th of 263 |
| Yards per pass attempt | 11.20 | 1st of 263 |
| Completion % | 71.8% | 10th of 263 |
| Yards per carry | 4.26 | 136th of 263 |
| Pass play rate | 43.9% | 165th of 263 |
| Interception rate thrown | 2.8% | 157th of 263 |
| Yards allowed per pass or rush attempt | 3.95 | 2nd of 263 |
| Yards allowed per pass attempt | 4.74 | 2nd of 263 |
| Opponent completion % | 53.4% | 23rd of 263 |
| Yards per carry allowed | 3.13 | 31st of 263 |
| Interception rate made | 2.1% | 150th of 263 |
| Sacks | 1.5 | 178th of 263 |
Ranks are among the teams in the table: 1st is the best (the lowest where less is better, such as turnovers or points allowed per drive). For pace, plays, time of possession and pass rate, which are neither good nor bad, 1st is the highest.
Results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | vs Maryland Terrapins | W | 45-16 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | @ Iowa Hawkeyes | W | 31-14 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | vs Illinois Fighting Illini | W | 42-19 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | vs Kent State Golden Flashes | W | 59-3 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | @ Texas Longhorns | L | 23-24 |
| Sep 5, 2026 | vs Ball State Cardinals | W | 56-3 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | vs Miami Hurricanes | L | 14-24 |
| Dec 6, 2025 | vs Indiana Hoosiers | L | 10-13 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | @ Michigan Wolverines | W | 27-9 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights | W | 42-9 |
| Nov 15, 2025 | vs UCLA Bruins | W | 48-10 |
| Nov 8, 2025 | @ Purdue Boilermakers | W | 34-10 |
Next game
As of October 15, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET: at the Indiana Hoosiers, scheduled for October 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. Status changes after this update are not reflected here; open the game in StatsNext for its live status.
Ohio State Buckeyes player stats
Quarterbacks
- Julian Sayin (QB)
Running backs
- Bo Jackson (RB)
- Isaiah West (RB)
- Ja'Kobi Jackson (RB)
- Legend Bey (RB)
Receivers and tight ends
- Brandon Inniss (WR)
- Brock Boyd (WR)
- Chris Henry Jr. (WR)
- Devin McCuin (WR)
- Jeremiah Smith (WR)
- Mason Williams (TE)
- Nate Roberts (TE)
- Phillip Bell (WR)
Ohio State Buckeyes head-to-head
- Ohio State Buckeyes vs Illinois Fighting Illini (2 meetings)
- Ohio State Buckeyes vs Texas Longhorns (2 meetings)
- Ohio State Buckeyes vs Indiana Hoosiers (1 meetings)
Big Ten
- UCLA Bruins (5-0)
- Indiana Hoosiers (6-0)
- USC Trojans (6-1)
- Nebraska Cornhuskers (5-1)
- Iowa Hawkeyes (5-1)
- Wisconsin Badgers (4-1)
- Northwestern Wildcats (4-1)
- Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-2)
- Oregon Ducks (3-2)
- Michigan Wolverines (3-2)
- Purdue Boilermakers (3-3)
- Illinois Fighting Illini (3-3)
- Washington Huskies (3-3)
- Penn State Nittany Lions (3-3)
- Michigan State Spartans (2-4)
- Maryland Terrapins (2-4)
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights (1-4)
How to read these numbers
- Records and averages are regular-season games through the date above.
- Small samples early in a season move quickly.
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