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This Week's Question: If Ohio State Had to Play an Annual Nonconf. Opponent in the Power 5, Who Would You Choose?

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April 25, 2022 at 8:27am
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Good morning, Eleven Warriors, hope everyone is excited for the NFL Draft on Thursday! While we all wait, feel free to take a crack at This Week's Question.

Now that Ohio State football only plays three nonconference games per regular season, it's becoming more difficult for the Buckeyes to gain out-of-conference prestige on their schedule. Having Texas, Alabama, Georgia, and Oregon lined up over the next decade certainly is nice; however, it's fair to wonder how much that will be offset by opponents such as Arkansas State or local MAC teams.

So, in a world where you could pick Ohio State's schedule yourself, which Power 5 school would you want the Buckeyes to play on an annual basis? Do you have a perennial powerhouse in mind to boost the playoff resume at the risk of an early season loss, or perhaps a new regional rival?

I want Clemson on the schedule every year. The Wild West moment of NIL in college football has Dabo Swinney in a total freefall, and it would be fabulous to contribute to the collapse of the Tigers every season while they can still provide some luster on a playoff resume. Evening the all-time record between the schools along the way would be nice — one win simply wasn't enough, no matter how dominant.

What about you? Which Power 5 team would you choose?

Secret Bonus Question: Which former Buckeye receiver goes first in this year's NFL Draft: Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, or Jameson Williams?

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