2025 Ohio State Football Schedule: Key Matchups and Exciting Opponents Revealed
Ohio State fans can now mark their calendars as the Buckeyes football schedule for the 2025 season has been officially announced. The team will kick off the season with a nonconference game against Ball State on September 5, followed by a matchup against the Texas Longhorns in Austin on September 12. After hosting Kent State on September 19, Ohio State will begin Big Ten play against Illinois on September 26.
In October, the Buckeyes will face tough competition with games against Iowa on October 3, Maryland on October 10, and Indiana on October 17. They will have a bye week on October 24 before traveling to Los Angeles to play USC on October 31. November will see Ohio State hosting Oregon and Northwestern before heading to Nebraska to take on the Cornhuskers on November 21.
The season will culminate with a highly anticipated game against Michigan on November 28. While the dates and times for the games have not been finalized, fans can expect the Ohio State-Michigan game to be a noon kickoff on FOX. The rest of the schedule details will be announced at a later date. The 2025 season promises to be an exciting one for Buckeyes fans, with a challenging lineup of opponents and key matchups throughout the season.