Ohio State Embracing High Expectations but Taking No Game for Granted as 2024 Season Begins

Title Race Expectations

Ohio State has been ranked No. 2 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll, behind only defending national champion Georgia.

The Buckeyes are the favorites to win the Big Ten East Division and compete for a national championship.

However, coach Ryan Day is not taking any game for granted.

Focused on the Process

2023 Results Don't Matter

“We're not worried about the results right now,” Day said. “We're just worried about the process.”

The Buckeyes are focused on improving every day and not getting ahead of themselves.

They know that there is a lot of work to be done before they can reach their goals.

Focused on Improvement

“We have a lot of talent on this team, but we also have a lot of young players,” Day said. “We need to keep getting better every day.”

The Buckeyes are taking a one-game-at-a-time approach.

They know that they will be tested early and often in the 2024 season.

Key Players to Watch

• C.J. Stroud, Quarterback
• Marvin Harrison Jr., Wide Receiver
• Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Wide Receiver
• Paris Johnson Jr., Offensive Tackle
• J.T. Tuimoloau, Defensive End
• Tommy Eichenberg, Linebacker

These are just a few of the key players to watch for the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2024 season.

Ohio State Schedule

The Buckeyes open the 2024 season on Sept. 1 at home against Eastern Michigan.

They then travel to face Notre Dame on Sept. 8.

Ohio State's first Big Ten game is on Sept. 15 at home against Penn State.