A Fan‑Driven Forecast for the 2026 Season
The annual Dave Hudson OSU Football Fan Survey has opened its digital doors for the 19th consecutive year, offering supporters a chance to voice their expectations for the 2026 campaign under new head coach Eric Morris.
The questionnaire asks fans to rate their confidence in upcoming games, name their favorite players and predict which athletes will break out on the field.
It also captures approval ratings for OSU coaches and other key figureheads, while probing fans’ visions of success for the university’s broader sports programs.
Historical Context and Fan Expectations
Last season fans projected an average of 6.4 regular‑season wins, a figure that never materialized, and they assigned a mere 0.1 percent chance that the team would finish with a single victory.
The survey reveals that 54 percent of respondents expect Hauss Hejny to log more snaps than Zane Flores in 2025, highlighting the granularity of fan insight.
Beyond predictions, the poll encourages participation as the program gears up for the fall schedule, using fan input to gauge the level of patience allowed for Morris’s rebuilding effort.