Ohio State’s football season for 2025 will commence with a highly anticipated matchup against Texas, set for noon on August 30. The game will be broadcasted on FOX as part of its “Big Noon Saturday” lineup.
In addition to this marquee opener, the Buckeyes’ schedule includes several notable timings for their other early-season games. Following the Texas matchup, Ohio State will host Grambling on September 6 at 3:30 p.m. on the Big Ten Network, and then face Ohio on September 13 at 7 p.m. on Peacock.
The upcoming contest against Texas is particularly significant, as it rekindles memories of their thrilling College Football Playoff semifinal encounter from January. This meeting marks a rare regular-season clash, as the teams previously met in a home-and-home series back in 2005 and 2006. Notably, Ohio State will also visit Austin next year, adding to the anticipation surrounding this resurgent rivalry.
Ohio State Athletic Director Ross Bjork had considered shifting the game to a later time slot to accommodate fans’ preferences for prime-time viewing, but Texas Athletic Director Chris Del Conte declined this proposal, fearing a reduced recovery time for the Longhorns after traveling to Columbus.
Fans can expect a traditional noon kickoff for the annual rivalry game against Michigan on November 29, which will also be aired on FOX. This aligns with the regular scheduling pattern for such an important contest in college football.
Ohio State’s evolving media rights agreements have led to a broader distribution of its games, with one matchup per season scheduled to air on Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming platform. As the season approaches, further details regarding the broadcast of additional Big Ten matchups will likely emerge.
Overall, Ohio State football enthusiasts have a thrilling season to look forward to, with landmark games and key rivalries on the horizon.