Ohio State football begins 2024 season in 100 days. What you need to know

Ohio State’s 2024 season is 100 days away.

The Buckeyes will start from scratch at Ohio Stadium Aug. 31 after finishing the 2023 regular season with their third-straight loss to Michigan, and finishing the season with a Cotton Bowl loss to Missouri.

Here’s what you need to know as Ryan Day and company prepare for 2024.

When is Ohio State 2024 opener?

Apr 13, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day talks with his players after the Ohio State football spring game at Ohio Stadium.

Ohio State opens the 2024 season Aug. 31 against Akron. Kickoff time has not been announced.

Ohio State vs. Akron history

Ohio State has won eight of its nine meetings against Akron. The Buckeyes’ only loss to the Zips came in 1894 when Akron beat Ohio State 12-6 in Columbus. Ohio State will play Akron for the second time in four seasons, most recently beating the Zips at home and 59-7 on Sept. 25, 2021.

When did Ohio State last lose a season opener?

Ohio State has not lost a season-opening game since 1999 when the No. 9 Buckeyes opened with a 23-12 loss to No. 12 Miami.

Ohio State football schedule 2024

Aug. 31: Ohio State vs. Akron; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

Sept. 7: Ohio State vs. Western Michigan; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

Sept. 21: Ohio State vs. Marshall; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

Sept. 28: Ohio State at Michigan State; Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Michigan

Oct. 5: Ohio State vs. Iowa; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

Oct. 12: Ohio State at Oregon; Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon

Oct. 26: Ohio State vs. Nebraska; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

Nov. 2: Ohio State at Penn State; Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania

Nov. 9: Ohio State vs. Purdue; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

Nov. 16: Ohio State at Northwestern; Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois

Nov. 23: Ohio State vs. Indiana; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

Nov. 30: Ohio State vs….


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Publish date : 2024-05-23 15:50:53

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