This is a great observation. Getting a better opponent week 1 will better prep us for 8 & 4 week 2. Shouldn’t have to throw the kitchen sink at Ohio and be able to save some surprises for week 2.
When I played optimist football 50 years ago, we had at least 2 scrimmages against our own and 1 or 2 against others teams every year. Nothing like live action to iron out wrinkles and get into game shape.