The #2 Ohio State The Buckeyes open their 2024 college football season vs. the Akron Zips on Saturday, August 31 as they work towards a CFP bid.
The game is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET and will be on CBS. Fans looking to watch this college football game can do so for free on FuboTV, which offers a free trial (as well as RedZone, for you NFL fans) or on DirecTV Stream, which also offers a free trial. SlingTV has promotional offers available, as well.
This game will be the first meeting between the two teams since 2021 and fifth all-time, with the Buckeyes holding a 4-0 series advantage since 2001.
The Buckeyes have 16 returning starters and a few important additions from the transfer portal and it seems, all the tools to compete for a Big Ten title and national championship. Ohio State’s schedule doesn’t start off too difficult with home games against another MAC school, Western Michigan, and Marshall before facing Michigan State on the road on Sept. 28. Akron hasn’t had much momentum since finishing 7-7 in 2017, including 2-10 the past seasons.
Who: Ohio State vs. Akron
When: Saturday, August 31 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Where: Ohio Stadium in Columbus Ohio
Stream: FuboTV (free trial); or Sling; or DirecTV Stream
Tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek and VividSeats
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The Associated Press contributed to this article
