Ohio State Football Kickoff Information
Matchup: Ohio State University vs. Ball State University
Date and Time: Saturday, September 4 at 12:30 p.m.
Location: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
Betting Line: Ohio State favored by 50.5 points
The Buckeyes are also set to play against the University of Texas on September 12.
College Football Schedule for Saturday, September 4
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12:00 p.m.
- East Carolina at Alabama (ABC)
- Oregon State at Houston (ESPN)
- Coastal Carolina at West Virginia (TNT/HBO Max)
- New Hampshire at Syracuse (ACC Network)
- North Texas at Indiana (FOX)
- Ohio University at Nebraska (FS1)
- Bryant at Army (CBSSN)
- Tarleton State at Bowling Green (ESPN+)
- Liberty at James Madison (ESPNU)
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12:30 p.m.
- Miami (Ohio) at Pitt (ESPN Unlimited and the CW Network)
- Ball State at Ohio State (Big Ten Network)
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12:45 p.m.
- Kent State at South Carolina (SEC Network)
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1:00 p.m.
- Youngstown State at Kentucky (SECN+)
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3:00 p.m.
- Tennessee State at Georgia (SECN+)
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3:30 p.m.
- Auburn vs. Baylor (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta) (ABC)
The full weekend schedule includes additional games throughout the day. Be sure to check local listings for channels.
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Caption: Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin throws a pass against Miami during the first half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game on December 31, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. Gareth Patterson / AP File
Upcoming Featured Games on Sunday, September 6
- Texas Southern at Prairie View A&M (12:00 p.m. ESPN2)
- Ole Miss vs. Louisville (7:30 p.m. ABC)
Upcoming Featured Games on Monday, September 7
- SMU at Florida State (7:30 p.m. ESPN)
Stay tuned for more exciting college football action this season!
