Ohio State football 2026 opening week kickoff times announced
Ohio State football has announced the kickoff times for its first three games of the 2026 season. The Buckeyes will begin their season at home against Ball State, followed by a prime-time game against Texas in Austin. They will conclude their non-conference schedule with a home game against Kent State.
- ▪Ohio State will open the season against Ball State on September 5 at 12:30 p.m. ET.
- ▪The Buckeyes will face Texas in a prime-time game on September 12 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
- ▪Ohio State will host Kent State on September 19 at noon to wrap up their non-conference schedule.
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