Updated Saturday, September 5, 2026. This page updates every game week.
Ohio State plays today at 12:30 p.m. ET against Ball State in Columbus, on Big Ten Network. The Buckeyes open the season as the preseason No. 1 team in the AP poll.
OHIO STATE FOOTBALL · SATURDAY, SEPT. 5
Ball State at No. 1 Ohio State
Ohio Stadium · Columbus
| Kickoff | 12:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | Big Ten Network |
| Streaming | Fox Sports app or FOX One with a login, or any live TV service that carries BTN |
| Next game | Saturday, September 12 at No. 5 Texas in Austin |
Kickoff by time zone
| Eastern | Central | Mountain | Arizona | Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 p.m. | 11:30 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. | 9:30 a.m. | 9:30 a.m. |
More on Today’s Game
Ohio State does not publish a pregame depth chart; our Ohio State depth chart has the projected starters. The full Big Ten Network schedule for the weekend is here, and live scoring is on Big Ten football scores. Next week is the marquee nonconference game of the season, No. 1 at No. 5 in Austin.
The Bottom Line
Ohio State kicks off at 12:30 p.m. ET today on Big Ten Network against Ball State, then goes to Texas next Saturday.