What are the three most pivotal games of the 2023 Buckeyes season?

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Audric Estime by Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports — Notre Dame running back Audric Estimé attempts to stiff arm Ohio State defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau during the 2022 season opener. (Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports)

COLUMBUS — The pressure is on in 2023 for Ohio State to once again flip the script of The Game and return to the College Football Playoff, this time with a defense that can right last year's wrongs. That's the idea, anyway. There are a handful of opponents that could stand in the Buckeyes' way of that feat, however. Lettermen Row is examining which three make for the most pivotal matchups this season.