What channel is the Ohio State football game on? Time, TV channel for OSU-Akron

Ohio State kicks off its 2024 season Saturday.

The No. 2 Buckeyes , according to both the preseason Associated Press poll and the US LBM preseason football coaches poll , will host Akron to kick off the campaign at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Ohio Stadium.

Ohio State has won 24 consecutive season-opening games, and will face Akron for the 10th time in school history.

Here's how to watch Ohio State vs. Akron Saturday.

What time does Ohio State play Akron Saturday?

Kickoff: 3:30 p.m., Aug. 31; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

What channel is Ohio State vs. Akron Saturday?

Ohio State vs. Akron will kick off at 3:30 p.m. on CBS.

Watch Ohio State vs. Akron live on Fubo (free trial)

How can I watch the Ohio State-Akron game without cable? Is OSU vs. Akron streaming?

Streaming options for the game include Paramount+ , CBS's subscription streaming service, and Fubo , which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Ohio State vs. Akron game announcers

Here are the announcers for the Ohio State-Akron game:

• Brad Nessler (play-by-play)
• Gary Danielson (analysis)
• Jenny Dell (sideline)

How to listen to Ohio State vs. Akron on the radio

Ohio State football is broadcasted live on WBNS-FM/AM (97.1/1460).

Here are the announcers for the Ohio State-Akron game:

• Paul Keels (play-by-play)
• Jim Lachey (analysis)
• Clay Hall (sideline)

Akron 2024 schedule

• Aug. 31: Akron at Ohio State; 3:30 p.m.
• Sept. 7: Akron at Rutgers: 12 p.m.
• Sept. 14: Akron vs. Colgate; 6 p.m.
• Sept. 21: Akron at South Carolina
• Sept. 28: Akron at Ohio
• Oct. 5: Akron vs. Bowling Green; 3:30 p.m.
• Oct. 12: Akron at Western Michigan
• Oct. 26: Akron vs. Eastern Michigan
• Nov. 2: Akron vs. Buffalo
• Nov. 13: Akron at Northern Illinois; 7 p.m.
• Nov. 19: Akron at Kent State; 7/7:30/8 p.m.
• Nov. 26: Akron vs. Toledo; 7 p.m.

Ohio State vs. Akron spread: Is OSU favored against the Zips ?

Per DraftKings Sportsbook, Ohio State is 50-point favorites against Akron Saturday with the over/under set for 58 points.

Ohio State football schedule 2024

• Aug. 31: Ohio State vs. Akron; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
• Sept. 7: Ohio State vs. Western Michigan; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
• Sept. 21: Ohio State vs. Marshall; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
• Sept. 28: Ohio State at Michigan State; Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Michigan
• Oct. 5: Ohio State vs. Iowa; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
• Oct. 12: Ohio State at Oregon; Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon
• Oct. 26: Ohio State vs. Nebraska; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
• Nov. 2: Ohio State at Penn State; Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania
• Nov. 9: Ohio State vs. Purdue; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
• Nov. 16: Ohio State at Northwestern; Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
• Nov. 23: Ohio State vs. Indiana; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
• Nov. 30: Ohio State vs. Michigan; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: What channel is the Ohio State football game on? Time, TV channel for OSU-Akron