Does Ohio State football play today? Here's when Buckeyes play 1st game
Does Ohio State play today? Find out when the Buckeyes kick off their 2026 season against Ball State.
The 2026 Ohio State football season is about to begin, and fans are eagerly awaiting the team's first game. However, the Buckeyes won't take to the field until September 5th. Week Zero college football action took place from August 27th through August 29th, but Ohio State isn't among the participants. Their inaugural matchup will be against MAC opponent Ball State, taking place at 12:30 p.m. on September 5th at the Big Ten Network.
The Cardinals finished the 2025 campaign with a 4-8 record, and the two teams played each other last year, with Ohio State emerging victorious with a 34-10 win.
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