How to Watch Ohio State Football Vs. Kent State on Saturday, Sept. 19

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The Buckeyes return home to host Kent State this weekend.

One week removed from a heartbreaking loss at Texas, the Ohio State football team returns to Columbus to host Kent State in a non-conference contest.

Kickoff is set for noon ET from Ohio Stadium, with the game airing live on FOX and streaming on Fubo.

The Buckeyes are expected to roll to their second victory of the season in three games, coming in as heavy favorites over the Golden Flashes.

Led by quarterback Julian Sayin, Ohio State opened the year with a 56-3 thumping of Ball State before a 24-23 loss to the Longhorns. The Buckeyes led for the majority of the ranked matchup before Texas rallied late.

NCAA Football: Ohio State at Texas — Sep 12, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) looks to pass against the Texas Longhorns during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Packed Schedule Awaits Ohio State After Hosting Kent State

This contest marked the final non-Big Ten Conference game of the season for Ohio State. Following this, they host Illinois to begin league action.

After taking on Illinois, the schedule ramps up. The Buckeyes make the trip to Iowa City to face Iowa before hosting Maryland. Defending national champion Indiana follows on the road, with a long trek out to California to play USC at the end of October.

Sayin has completed 67 percent of his passes for 598 yards and four touchdowns. Bo Jackson leads the rushing attack for Ohio State with 157 yards. Jakobi Jackson has 103 yards and two touchdowns.

Jeremiah Smith is the top receiver for Sayin, catching 16 passes for 315 yards and three TDs. Smith is averaging almost 20 yards per catch.

NCAA Football: Kent State at South Carolina — Sep 5, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Kent State Golden Flashes quarterback Dru DeShields (12) looks to pass against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Kent State Coming Off One-Sided Win Over Wofford

After opening the year with a 57-0 loss at South Carolina, the Golden Flashes rebounded. Kent State topped Wofford last week, 36-15.

Quarterback Dru DeShields has thrown for 316 yards and a touchdown. He is also the leading rusher for the Golden Flashes with 101 yards and two touchdowns.

Wayne Harris has a team-high eight receptions for 106 yards and a TD.

Here is how to watch Ohio State football vs. Kent State on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026: