The 2024 Ohio State Buckeyes Football season starts August 31 vs. Akron and ends - well we hope it ends deep into January with a long run to the College Football Playoff Championship. But the last regular season home game is November 30 vs. Michigan.
Game Day Guide
Fall Saturdays in Columbus are special thanks to the great weather, gorgeous foliage and big games at Ohio Stadium. If you're headed to a game this fall, check out our University District Game Day Guide and accompanying Game Day Map for tips on parking, tailgating and where to hang pre- and post-game.
Rankings and News
Most pre-season polls have Ohio State ranked 2nd, so expectations - as usual - are high for the Buckeyes. FOX has 12 OSU student-athletes ranked in its top 100 superstars.
The Anthem
Mekka Don worked with the Ohio State Athletic department to create a song for the season - Buckle Up. Watch the video here to get fired up for the season. Snag a shirt or hoodie with the phrase on it here.
There's a lot to do on campus before or after the game. The Wanderlog Map above has restaurants, bars and more. You can also check out some statues, head to a museum or walk around the Oval. Here are some of our favorites.
Home Opponents
There are eight home games slated for the fall - three out of conference and five on the Big Ten schedule. One in August, two each in September and October and three in November. Learn more about the history of each matchup on Winsipedia by clicking the links below.
Jesse Ghiorzi is the director of marketing at the Greater Columbus Sports Commission. He’s married to a wonderful woman named Chelsi, father of a dope daughter named Cecilia and frequent walker of a dog named Mia. He likes to travel to new places, drink bourbon and watch sports. Sometimes all three at once.
