It's the most times its happened in a single-season for the Buckeyes, who have seen mixed results in the first two contests. The first game was Ohio State's 32-31 loss at No. 3 Oregon. The second was the Buckeyes' 20-13 win over No. 3 Penn State. This one will serve as a rubber match of sorts.

A berth in the Big Ten title game, opposite the Oregon Ducks, and a higher seed in the College Football Playoff are on the line in Columbus, Ohio, but it's not the traditional late-season rivals the No.