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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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.