So, what is the significance of the Buckeyes' placement in the AP Poll? Well, they have become the only program to be ranked in the AP Poll 1,000 times. That's impressive, and it

When Ohio State and Texas do battle in the 'Shoe on August 30, it will mark the first time a No. 1 team opened the season as an underdog.

The Buckeyes will host Texas, the No. 1 seed in the AP Poll that was released on Monday. Ohio State was rated No. 3 behind Penn State. But while the Buckeyes were not given No. 1 status, even as defending champions, they’ll still enter the star-studded Aug. 30 matchup against the Longhorns as favorites.