Quick answer up front: No — Ohio State is not playing today. The Buckeyes are on their second bye of the 2025 regular season and return to action on Saturday, November 1, 2025 vs. Penn State at 12:00 p.m. ET at Ohio Stadium.
Why this short guide
Ohio State Football Schedule: College football schedules change often (TV windows, kickoff times, conference updates), and fans ask the same basic questions: “Does Ohio State play today?”, “What’s the full 2025 schedule?”, “When is Penn State?”, and “How do I plan travel or watch on TV?”
This post pulls together the official schedule, game times, TV information, quick planning tips, and a printable checklist so you can follow the Buckeyes without chasing half-broken links. All links at the end are verified official pages.
1) Official 2025 Ohio State schedule — the authoritative source
The official Ohio State Athletics site lists the full 2025 football schedule, with dates, opponents, venues, and finalized kickoff times when available.
Use that page first for tickets, Game Center updates, and official stadium information. The program’s schedule page is actively updated as TV windows and start times are finalized.
2) Short summary of Ohio State’s remaining regular-season slate (as of Oct 25, 2025)
Key upcoming games and dates after the October bye:
• Nov 1, 2025 — vs Penn State — 12:00 p.m. ET — Ohio Stadium (Columbus).
• Nov 8, 2025 — at Purdue — time TBA.
• Nov 15, 2025 — vs UCLA — time TBA.
• Nov 22, 2025 — vs Rutgers — time TBA.
Those dates and venues are on the team’s official schedule and are also reflected in the Big Ten combined schedule. Check the official site before travel — TV carriers sometimes change kickoff windows late in the week.
3) Does Ohio State play today? (Why the “no” matters)
Short answer: No — the Buckeyes are on a bye this weekend. Local coverage and the team’s media reporting confirm the team isn’t scheduled to play Oct 25, 2025; the next game is Nov 1 against Penn State.
Bye weeks are crucial for injuries, roster adjustments, and game planning — they often change how coaches deploy players in the following weeks, so treat the bye as the week to check injury reports and depth-chart shifts.
4) Penn State vs Ohio State — the big upcoming matchup
The marquee Big Ten clash is set for Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET in Columbus. That kickoff time is published in the Ohio State game center and appears across major schedule trackers. Expect heavy TV coverage (network and streaming) and a large in-stadium crowd at Ohio Stadium.
If you plan to go, buy tickets only from official outlets and check gameday arrival windows — tailgate and parking rules are listed on the university’s gameday pages.
5) Where to watch the game (TV & streaming)
Kickoff networks and streams are set by conference TV agreements and the game page will show the broadcast partner. For the Nov 1 Penn State game the published schedule lists a noon kickoff (network listings will be posted by the team and TV providers).
If you’re streaming, the Big Ten Network/FOX/other service details appear on the official game center and conference schedule; double-check your cable/satellite or streaming subscription before kickoff.
6) “What time does Ohio State play today?” — how to check quickly
If you want an instant check: open the official Ohio State Football schedule page or the team’s game-center page — they show live countdowns and kickoff times in ET.
Local newspapers and outlets (e.g., The Columbus Dispatch) also publish weekly schedule recaps and will explicitly call out bye weeks and game-time changes; these are good secondary checks.
7) Planning game day — travel, tailgating, parking & safety tips
If you plan to attend the Nov 1 Penn State game, follow these steps:
- Buy tickets from the official Ohio State ticketing page or authorized sellers.
- Review Ohio State’s official gameday guide (entry gates, prohibited items, ADA access, and tailgating hours).
- Arrive early—Ohio Stadium is among the largest venues in college football and traffic/tight security lines can add 60+ minutes.
- Check local transit or official parking maps and enforce your personal safety plan (hydration, phone battery, meeting points).
8) Why TV windows move — and what that means for fans
Networks rearrange kickoff windows for marquee matchups, ratings, and competitive balance. The Big Ten and FOX/other partners have the right to shift start times within conference window rules.
For fans this means: don’t book flights or non-refundable hotels until broadcasters lock the start time (usually the Thursday or Friday before the game). Monitor the official game page for last-minute updates.
9) If you’re following the Buckeyes from abroad (time conversions)
Ohio State kickoff times are posted in Eastern Time (ET). For viewers outside the U.S.: convert ET to your local time zone and account for daylight saving changes if applicable.
For example, 12:00 p.m. ET on Nov 1 is 9:30 p.m. in India (IST) the same day. Double-check using an authoritative time-conversion tool or the game page’s timer to avoid missed kickoff.
10) Quick fan checklist — what to do this week (bye week edition)
• Check injury reports — coaches often give injury updates before returning from a bye.
• Reconfirm kickoff time for Nov 1 (networks can announce windows later in the week).
• Plan ticketing/parking now if you’re attending Penn State — official parking and tailgate passes move fast.
• Set calendar alerts and set up streaming/cable reminders to avoid last-minute scrambling.
This short prep will keep you calm and ready on game day.
11) Frequently asked questions (fast answers)
Q: Does Ohio State play today? — No; Buckeyes are on a bye on Oct 25, 2025.
Q: When is Penn State vs Ohio State? — Nov 1, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET in Columbus.
Q: Where is the full 2025 schedule? — The official team schedule page lists all games and times as they are finalized.
Q: Which network will show the Penn State game? — The game page and conference TV listings will show the broadcast partner; check those pages Friday before kickoff for the final call.