Ohio State football schedule 2025 Ohio State has two byes, in Weeks 4 and 9. Here’s a week-by-week look at the Buckeyes’ 2025 football schedule. Saturday, Aug. 30: vs. Texas Saturday, Sept. 6: vs. Grambling Saturday, Sept. 13: vs. Ohio Saturday, Sept. 20: BYE Saturday, Sept. 27: at Washington* Saturday, Oct. 4: vs. Minnesota* Saturday, Oct. 11: at Illinois* Saturday, Oct. 18: at Wisconsin* Saturday, Oct. 25: BYE Saturday, Nov. 1: vs. Penn State* Saturday, Nov. 8: at Purdue* Saturday, Nov. 15: vs. UCLA* Saturday, Nov. 22: vs. Rutgers* Saturday, Nov. 29: at Michigan*
The 2025 Ohio State Buckeyes football schedule is set, and it promises to be an exciting season for fans. The Buckeyes will face a challenging slate of games, with two bye weeks in Weeks 4 and 9.
The season kicks off on August 30 with a highly anticipated matchup against the Texas Longhorns at Ohio Stadium. This game is sure to be a thrilling opener, as both teams are expected to be top contenders in their respective conferences.
Following the Texas game, the Buckeyes will host Grambling on September 6 and Ohio on September 13. These games will provide an opportunity for Ohio State to fine-tune their skills and build momentum before entering the heart of their Big Ten schedule.
After a bye week in Week 4, the Buckeyes will travel to Seattle to face the Washington Huskies on September 27. This game will mark the beginning of a challenging stretch of conference games, including matchups against Minnesota, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
The Buckeyes will enjoy their second bye week on October 25, before hosting Penn State on November 1. This game is always a highly anticipated matchup, as the Nittany Lions are a perennial powerhouse in the Big Ten.
The final stretch of the season includes games against Purdue, UCLA, Rutgers, and Michigan. The regular season finale against the Wolverines on November 29 is sure to be a intense and closely watched matchup, as both teams will likely be vying for a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game.
Overall, the 2025 Ohio State Buckeyes football schedule is filled with exciting matchups and challenging opponents. With two bye weeks to help them prepare, the Buckeyes will be looking to make a deep run in the postseason.
