After a thrilling Week 1 showdown between the top two teams in college football, the Ohio State Buckeyes emerged victorious, asserting their dominance and claiming the No. 1 spot in the AP Poll. Now widely considered the early favorite to win the national championship, the Buckeyes turn their attention to a much lighter opponent in Week 2: the Grambling State Tigers.
Coming off their hard-fought win, Ohio State is expected to handle business with ease this Saturday. Oddsmakers have the Buckeyes favored by a staggering 58.6 points, one of the largest spreads of the season. While such a number might seem extreme, many believe Ohio State is more than capable of covering it given their firepower on both sides of the ball.
This game will serve as a valuable opportunity for the Buckeyes to fine-tune their system, build depth, and get some younger players meaningful snaps. Among those players, fans are particularly excited to potentially see freshman wide receiver Phillip Bell make his debut. Bell, a highly touted recruit, has turned heads during practice and is expected to play a key role in the future of the Buckeye offense.
Assuming the game goes as predicted, Saturday should offer a fun glimpse into the next generation of Ohio State talent while giving the starters some well-deserved rest after their intense opener.
Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET at Ohio Stadium. All eyes will be on the Buckeyes—not just to win, but to show why they’re now the team to beat in college football.

