The Ohio State Buckeyes are poised for a promising 2024 season, as indicated by FanDuel’s latest win total projections. The sportsbook has set the Buckeyes’ over/under line at 10.5 wins for the upcoming year, placing them in a tie with the Georgia Bulldogs, Oregon Ducks, and Texas Longhorns for the best winning projection in college football. Notably, there were no specific game outcomes attached to these predictions.
Ohio State concluded the previous season with consecutive losses to the Michigan Wolverines and the Missouri Tigers in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl, concluding a ten-win year. The Buckeyes have faced setbacks in the last two campaigns, with the last three seasons featuring losses to the Wolverines. Despite this, Ohio State has made significant additions to its roster, including key players from the transfer portal and highly touted recruits such as five-star receiver Jeremiah Smith, cornerback Aaron Scott Jr., and defensive edge Eddrick Houston. The coaching staff has also been strengthened with the addition of former UCLA Bruins head coach Chip Kelly as the offensive coordinator.
In contrast, FanDuel’s win total projections for the Michigan Wolverines are tied for the second-best at 9.5 wins. This suggests that Ohio State has an opportunity to reverse its recent trend of losses against Michigan in the upcoming season.