How Buckeyes 2023 strength of schedule compares to last five seasons

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Cade Stover by Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports — ESPN's Football Power Index ranks Ohio State No. 1 overall for 2023 at this point of the preseason. (Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports)

COLUMBUS — Ohio State starts the season on the road against a Big Ten opponent, then has to play Notre Dame in South Bend three weeks later. And, of course, the Buckeyes are set to play at Michigan in the regular season finale. A year removed from playing eight games and four road games, Ohio State will have an even split of six home games and six road games in 2023. The Buckeyes will be tested this season.