How to watch Ohio State vs. Grambling today: Game time, TV, streaming options

Following a commanding victory against Texas to claim the No. 1 spot in the nation, Ohio State is gearing up for its next challenge. The Buckeyes will host Grambling State, a storied FCS program, this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in the iconic Ohio Stadium.While Grambling State may not be a household name in college football, […]

Ian Valentino — National College Football Writer
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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches from the sideline during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Texas Longhorns at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025. © Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Following a commanding victory against Texas to claim the No. 1 spot in the nation, Ohio State is gearing up for its next challenge. The Buckeyes will host Grambling State, a storied FCS program, this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in the iconic Ohio Stadium.

While Grambling State may not be a household name in college football, the electric atmosphere of a game day in the Horseshoe is enough to spark excitement for Ohio State’s second outing of the season. Beyond the spectacle, this matchup offers a prime opportunity to spotlight emerging talent, particularly younger players vying for a bigger role on the depth chart.

This game marks only the second time Ohio State has faced an HBCU program. Their previous encounter was a 76-0 rout of Florida A&M in 2013.

Where to watch, stream, and listen to Ohio State vs. Grambling State

Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET, Sept. 6; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
Where to watch: Big Ten Network/BTN+

Here are the announcers for the Ohio State-Grambling State game:
Jeff Levering (play-by-play), Jake Butt (analysis), Brooke Fletcher (sideline)

Stream: BTN+
Radio: Locally in Ohio on WBNS-FM/AM (97.1/1460).
On the call: Paul Keels (play-by-play), Jim Lachey (analysis), Tyler Danburg (sideline)

Key Ohio State facts entering Week 2

  • Historical Matchups: This will be Ohio State’s fifth game against a current FCS program. The Buckeyes previously played Youngstown State in 2007, 2008, and 2023, alongside their 2013 matchup with Florida A&M.
  • No. 1 Dominance: According to Eric Olson of the Associated Press, Ohio State has a 75-12-1 record in 88 games as the No. 1-ranked team, trailing only Alabama, which has played 123 games as the top team. The Buckeyes have held the No. 1 ranking for 107 weeks, second only to Alabama’s 141 weeks.

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