Ohio State football schedule 2025: dates, results and upcoming kickoff times after Week 9 bye
The Buckeyes hit their idle weekend on Saturday, October 25, sitting undefeated with a spotless Big Ten mark and a clear path into a high-stakes November. With four league games left before The Game, Ohio State’s margin for error is slim but the schedule stacks up with home comfort and manageable travel.
Ohio State football schedule and results (2025)
Record: 7–0 (4–0 Big Ten) • Week 9: Bye
Times are Eastern Time (ET) with a UK reference (BST/GMT). Schedule subject to change.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result / Kickoff (ET) | UK time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 30 | Texas | Columbus, OH | W 14–7 | — |
| Sat, Sep 6 | Grambling State | Columbus, OH | W 70–0 | — |
| Sat, Sep 13 | Ohio | Columbus, OH | W 37–9 | — |
| Sat, Sep 27 | at Washington | Seattle, WA | W 24–6 | — |
| Sat, Oct 4 | Minnesota (Homecoming) | Columbus, OH | W 42–3 | — |
| Sat, Oct 11 | at Illinois | Champaign, IL | W 34–16 | — |
| Sat, Oct 18 | at Wisconsin | Madison, WI | W 34–0 | — |
| Sat, Oct 25 | BYE | — | — | — |
| Sat, Nov 1 | Penn State | Columbus, OH | 12:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. GMT |
| Sat, Nov 8 | at Purdue | West Lafayette, IN | TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 15 | UCLA | Columbus, OH | TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 22 | Rutgers | Columbus, OH | TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 29 | at Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | 12:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. GMT |
| Sat, Dec 6 | Big Ten Championship* | Indianapolis, IN | TBD | TBD |
*If Ohio State qualifies.
What the remaining Ohio State football schedule means
Penn State (Nov 1, Columbus). Coming out of the bye, this is a tone-setter and a direct leverage point in the Big Ten race. With Ohio State’s defense piling up clean performances in October and the offense finding explosive rhythm, early red-zone execution will be the watch item—this is the one November opponent with the talent to turn field goals into a problem.
Road trap at Purdue (Nov 8). A classic “don’t look ahead” spot. West Lafayette has played spoiler before; expect Ohio State to lean on tempo and field position to keep this from becoming a fourth-quarter coin flip.
New-look Big Ten matchup vs UCLA (Nov 15). The Bruins’ front can muddy run fits and force long downs. If the Buckeyes stay on schedule on first down, the passing game’s vertical shots should open up after halftime.
Rutgers (Nov 22). On paper the most favorable of the final stretch, but it sits between UCLA and Michigan—a classic sandwich game where depth and discipline matter. Rotations and special teams can preserve legs for the following week.
The Game at Michigan (Nov 29). Noon kickoff, cold weather likely, and massive postseason implications. With both teams typically elite at limiting explosives, hidden yards—punts, returns, and penalties—often decide it.
Buckeyes trends through the bye
-
Defense traveling: October road wins were defined by third-down dominance and tackling in space. If that holds, the late-season road trips become more about avoiding self-inflicted errors.
-
Quarterback rhythm: The downfield connection has grown week to week, especially off play-action. Balance has forced safeties to stay honest, creating favorable one-on-ones outside.
-
Depth paying off: Rotational snaps on the defensive line and at receiver have kept legs fresh; that’s a November advantage when opponents get thin.
How to track Ohio State game times
Kickoff slots can move within standard Saturday windows. Noon ET is common for headline matchups; night kicks remain possible for the mid-November home games. For UK readers, remember that from late October the reference shifts to GMT. Quick conversions for set times above: 12:00 p.m. ET → 4:00 p.m. GMT (Nov 1) and 12:00 p.m. ET → 5:00 p.m. GMT (Nov 29) due to the U.S. daylight shift in early November.
What’s next for Ohio State
Win out, and the Buckeyes lock a trip to Indianapolis with prime College Football Playoff positioning. Split the last four, and tiebreakers could come into play. Either way, the schedule’s design—three of the final four in Columbus before the season finale in Ann Arbor—puts November squarely in Ohio State’s hands. Keep this page bookmarked for updated kickoff times as assignments settle during the week.
