Ohio State Looks to Final Four Teams for Tournament Lessons

Ohio State's football team can glean insights from each Final Four basketball team.

Buckeyes Look to the Future

Ohio State's return to the NCAA Tournament after a four-year absence ended quickly. The Buckeyes, seeded No. 8 after a 21-12 regular season and Big Ten Tournament showing, fell to No. 9 seed TCU in the first round, 66-64.

Looking ahead to 2026-27, the program aims to build on this past season's successes. The Final Four teams – Michigan, Illinois, UConn, and Arizona – offer potential lessons for the Buckeyes. Spring practice is underway as preparation for 2026 college football begins. An important offseason is ahead after the basketball team's first-round tournament loss.