Regular coaching carousel followers likely know the following saying: A coach never wants to be the guy who follows the Guy.
In Ohio State’s case, coach Ryan Day followed Urban Meyer’s championship-winning tenure with a sterling 45–6 overall record prior to this season. But what is Ohio State’s reward for taking Georgia down to the wire, despite dropping two games against a resurgent Michigan team? Preseason predictions that no longer had them as the Big Ten’s top dog and analysts wondering if Ohio State lost their fastball.
On paper, the Buckeyes are much closer to the team that was just a point away from a potential national championship last year. And this week, they’ll be able to prove it. Here’s what you need to know if you want to watch Ohio State football this season.
Ohio State football schedule 2023
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| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| At Indiana | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 3:30 p.m. | CBS |
| Youngstown State | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 12:00 p.m. | BTN |
| WKU | Saturday, Sept. 16 | 4:00 p.m. | FOX |
| At Notre Dame | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | NBC |
| Maryland | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 12:00 p.m. | FOX |
| At Purdue | Saturday, Oct. 14 | 12:00 p.m. | Peacock |
| Penn State | Saturday, Oct. 21 | 12:00 p.m. | FOX |
| At Wisconsin | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | NBC |
| At Rutgers | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 12:00 p.m. | CBS |
| Michigan State | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | NBC |
| Minnesota | Saturday, Nov. 18 | 4:00 p.m. | BTN |
| At Michigan | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 12:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Missouri | Friday, Dec. 29 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN |
Data effective as of post date.
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Watch Ohio State football FAQ
What channel is the Ohio State game on?
Watch Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on ESPN.
What time does Ohio State play today?
Ohio State vs. Missouri will be at 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday, Dec. 29.
Where can I watch Ohio State for free?
You can watch Ohio State vs. Missouri for free with a streaming TV trial. You can also watch Ohio State via a cable TV plan, a streaming TV service, or ESPN app with an eligible TV plan.
How can I watch the Ohio State game on TV if I don't have cable?
Ohio State vs. Missouri can be streamed on the ESPN app or with a streaming TV service like Fubo. You can also watch the Cotton Bowl for free with a streaming TV service free trial.
What is the best streaming app for Ohio State football?
We recommend Fubo for streaming Ohio State football because it carries FOX, NBC, and other broadcast channels that air Buckeyes games this season.
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