Ohio State Buckeyes Football 2025

It was another frustrating ending for the Buckeyes in 2024. Ryan Day’s team went undefeated again, until Michigan. For the fourth straight season, Ohio State lost The Game and missed the College Football Playoff. Then came a bowl loss to Missouri. Plenty of promise, too little payoff.

Fast forward to 2025: familiar name in charge, fresh face at quarterback. Will Howard, former Kansas State starter, transferred to Ohio State in January 2024, won the QB battle, and led them to a national title. He put up 4,010 passing yards, 35 TDs, and a 73 percent completion rate in the title season.

At the start of the season, Ohio State sits at No. 3 in Action Network’s college football betting power ratings with a 96.0 rating, trailing only Alabama (98.0) and Texas (97.3). Still in the mix for another title run.

How to Bet on Ohio State

As one of college football’s biggest brands, you’ll find all the usual betting options on OSU: spreads, totals, moneylines, props, and national title futures. They command attention, and the lines move fast, especially in Week 0 and early Big Ten matchups.

Betting on Ohio State Point Spread

Betting point spreads are wagers based on the expectation that a team will win or lose by a certain number of points, meaning bets on win margins, not just winners.

In 2023, OSU went 7-5-1 ATS, solid considering how often they were heavy favorites. In 2025 expect oversized lines early, and watch the market closely once Howard takes the field.

For example: Ohio State -2.5 (-110) vs Indiana +2.5

If OSU wins by 3 or more, that’s a win for spread bettors. One-score games or losses can wreck the line.

Ohio State Over/Unders

Totals, or over/unders, track the combined scoring. Bet the over or the under, or get refunded with a push.

In 2023, only 3 OSU games hit the Over, thanks to elite defense and slow starts offensively. If Howard’s arm clicks and the offense opens up, 2025 totals may trend higher.

Betting on Ohio State Moneylines

Moneyline betting is just about picking the winner.

For example: Ohio State -160 vs Michigan +180

The minus sign shows OSU is the favorite, so you’d need to risk 160 to win 100. Michigan at plus-money returns 180 on a 100 wager if they pull the upset.

Ohio State lost only to Michigan and Missouri in 2023, making them a reliable moneyline play whenever they’re favored.

Betting on Ohio State Props

Player props let you bet on stat totals or specific game outcomes: passing yards, touchdown counts, first score, and more.

Keep in mind, college player props are restricted in some states. If your book doesn’t offer them, DFS platforms like PrizePicks are a solid workaround.

You might see:

• Will Howard over/under 2.5 passing TDs
• A Buckeyes wideout to hit 100 receiving yards
• First team or player to score