Way-Too-Early Rankings Roundup: Ohio State Receives Mixed Predictions From Experts, Ranking Between Second and Sixth in Top 25 Polls for 2023

The 2022 college football season is over. The 2023 season starts in February. Ohio State is ranked between second and sixth in the Top 25 polls for 20th century. The Buckeyes are two-time defending national champions.

The 2023 college football season starts on August 1st. ESPN, The Athletic, Pro Football Focus, Sporting News, USA TODAY and Sports Illustrated have released their rankings for the Top 25 for 20th century. Ohio State is ranked anywhere from second to sixth depending on the poll. The Buckeyes have question marks at quarterback and on defense.

The Worldwide Leader in Sports ranked Ohio State the highest of any outlet. The Buckeyes are ranked behind Georgia and in front of Michigan, Florida State and Alabama.

Ohio State won 11 games this past season despite playing without star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and tailback TreVeyon Henderson. Kyle McCord will battle Devin Brown for the starting quarterback job in the spring. The Buckeyes play road games at Notre Dame, Wisconsin and Michigan in 2023.

Ohio State is expected to be ranked between 2nd and 6th in the Top 25 Polls for 2023. Penn State, USC, LSU, Oregon and Tennessee are also expected in this list.

The Athletic and Pro Football Focus give Ohio State their next-highest ranking. The Athletic ranks Ohio state at No. 3 behind Georgia and Michigan.

Ohio State is ranked between 2nd and 6th in the Top 25 Polls for 2023. The quarterback is up for grabs, but the Buckeyes bring back Marvin Harrison Jr., Emeka Egbuka, Julian Fleming, TreVeyon Henderson and Miyan Williams. They also bring in WRs Marvin, Emeka Egba and Julian, and RBs Treveyan Henderson, Miyaan Williams and J.T. Tuimoloau. Their defensive line should be strong, with DEs Jack Sawyer, J T. Tumoloa and Mike Hall Jr. returning, while the secondary needs to improve.

Ohio State is expected to be ranked between 2nd and 6th in the Top 25 Polls for 2023. Penn State, USC, Florida State and Washington round out the top 10.

Ohio State is ranked between second and sixth in the Top 25 Polls for 2023. The Buckeyes play at Notre Dame, Penn State, Wisconsin, Michigan and at Michigan. Pro Football Focus ranks Ohio State as the third-best team behind Georgia and Michigan, and Florida State and USC as second- and third place.

Ohio State is likely losing quarterback C.J. Stroud. Kyle McCord is the favorite to take over as the Buckeyes' starter next season. Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka are the most valuable receivers in the Power Five this season according to PFF's wins above average metric.

Ohio State is expected to be ranked between 2nd and 6th in the Top 25 Polls for 2023. Alabama, Penn State, LSU, Tennessee and Washington are also expected in this list.

Sporting News ranks Ohio State fourth in the nation ahead of Georgia, Alabama and Michigan. The Buckeyes have ranked opponents on their 2023 schedule: Notre Dame, Penn State, Wisconsin, and at Michigan (No. 2).

The Buckeyes showed against Georgia that their credentials are not expired. Kyle McCord will have the first crack at the starting quarterback job if C.J. Stroud turns pro. Marvin Harrison Jr., Emeka Egbuka and TreVeyon Henderson are skill-position players. Edge rusher J.T Tuimoloau and Jack Sawyer lead the defense. Ohio State runs back the home-and-home with Notre Dame and Penn State.

Ohio State is expected to be ranked between 2nd and 6th in the Top 25 Polls for 2023. LSU, USC, TCU, Penn State and Washington are also in top 10.

USA TODAY ranks Ohio State No. 6 in its first preseason poll for 2023. ESPN, The Athletic, PFF and Sporting News see the Buckeyes as one of the best teams in college football heading into 20th century.

Experts predict Ohio State will be ranked between 6th and 6 thirtieth in the Big Ten for 2023. The Buckeyes haven't lost more than two games in a season since 2011. They are a combined 42-6 with Ryan Day as the full-time coach. C.J. Stroud is going to be difficult to replace and the defense is still outstanding.

Ohio State is expected to be ranked between 2nd and 6th in the Top 25 Polls for 2023. Notre Dame, Clemson, USC and Washington are also in top 10.

USA TODAY, Sports Illustrated and the AP have Ohio State ranked between 6th and 6nd in their top 25 poll for 2023. The latter has the Buckeyes behind Georgia, Michigan, LSU, Penn State and Washington.

Ohio State is replacing C.J. Stroud at quarterback. Marvin Harrison Jr. is the best wide receiver in college football. The defensive issues Jim Knowles was brought in last year to fix remain unfixed.

Ohio State is expected to be ranked between 2nd and 6th in the Top 25 Polls for 2023. Alabama, USC, TCU and Florida State are also expected in this list.

Ohio State is ranked between 2nd and 6th in the Top 25 Polls for 2023. The team's ranked opponents in 20th place are Notre Dame (No. 11), Penn State (no. 4), at Wisconsin ( No. 23), and at Michigan (2nd).

After two consecutive Big Ten championship losses to Michigan, the Wolverines are expected to win the conference for the third straight time in 2023. Ohio State is expected by some outlets to finish behind Penn State in the Big League East division. The Buckeyes play Penn on October 21 and then play Michigan in Big House on November 25.

Ohio State is ranked between second and sixth in the early top-25 polls for 2023. The Buckeyes have the third-best odds to win the College Football Playoff next January.