What time is the Ohio State game today? Kickoff, TV window, and how to watch the rivalry clash

The question on every fan’s mind this morning: what time is the Ohio State game? The Buckeyes visit Michigan today, Saturday, Nov. 29, with the national TV window beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET from Ann Arbor. Pregame ceremonies and commercial breaks typically push the actual opening kickoff a few minutes past the top of the hour, but viewers should plan on the noon start to catch every moment.

Ohio State game time today

Expect wall-to-wall coverage leading into the 12:00 p.m. ET window, with live shots from the stadium well before the teams take the field. Gates opened early, campus areas are buzzing, and the broadcast will hit the rivalry’s greatest-hits package—recent streaks, star matchups, and the postseason stakes—before the ball is in the air shortly after noon.

Quick conversions

• 12:00 p.m. ET (US/Canada East)

• 11:00 a.m. CT

• 10:00 a.m. MT

• 9:00 a.m. PT

• 5:00 p.m. GMT (UK)

If you’re planning around tailgates, assume team warmups intensify about 45–60 minutes before the TV window, with senior recognitions and anthem timing falling in the final 10–15 minutes pre-kick.

Where to watch the Ohio State game

Today’s matchup airs nationally on broadcast television with a simultaneous official streaming option through the network’s app and website. Most pay-TV, over-the-air antennas in local markets, and the network’s authenticated streaming pathways will carry the game. Cord-cutters can also access it through major live TV streaming bundles that include national broadcast channels. Check your specific provider’s lineup and local signal strength to avoid surprises close to kickoff.

Viewing tips

• Over-the-air: If you’re using an antenna, re-scan channels this morning and position the antenna near a window facing your nearest transmitter.

• Streaming: Log in early to confirm your credentials and quality settings; switch to a wired connection or 5 GHz Wi-Fi where possible.

• Mobile: Download the official network app and sign in before the game to bypass gametime congestion.

Why the Ohio State game time matters today

A noon (ET) rivalry window changes the rhythm of the day for both teams and fans. Early starts shorten the pre-kick routine and often reward the sharper, cleaner side in the first quarter. For traveling supporters, the midday slot also tightens turnaround time after the final whistle. And for neutral viewers, this kickoff anchors a stacked Saturday slate—finish here, then roll straight into the afternoon and prime-time matchups without overlap anxiety.

From a tactical standpoint, earlier kickoffs sometimes dampen wild opening scripts: special-teams gambits, fourth-down aggression, or deep-shot sprees often give way to field-position feels and clock control until the game settles. That can flip, however, if either side hits an early takeaway; momentum swings in this rivalry are famously loud and lasting.

Game-day schedule snapshot (subject to change)

Times are typical for this window and may shift slightly on site.

What to know before Ohio State vs. Michigan kicks off

• Weather watch: Midday November in Ann Arbor can bring chill, breeze, and variable sun. Layer up in the stands, and expect the kicking game to factor if winds freshen toward the open end of the stadium.

• Pace and possessions: Noon windows often produce fewer total possessions than night games. Red-zone efficiency and short-field opportunities off turnovers loom large.

• Halftime adjustments: With both staffs steeped in this rivalry, second-half counters—tempo shifts, new run fits, or fresh route combos—are frequently decisive.

If you’re catching the Ohio State game on delay

Set recordings to begin five minutes before and run 30–60 minutes after the listed end time. Rivalry stoppages, reviews, and extended halftime presentations can push the broadcast beyond the standard three-hour block.