Ohio State had their only bye week between their games against Illinois and Wisconsin .
Ohio State played four non-conference games : Miami ( Ohio ) of the Mid-American Conference , UCF and UAB of Conference USA , and California of the Pac - 12 Conference .
Ohio State had Ohio State 's only bye week between their games against Illinois and Wisconsin .
Ohio State played four non-conference games : Miami ( Ohio ) of the Mid-American Conference , UCF and UAB of Conference USA , and California of the Pac - 12 Conference .