Carlos Locklyn, TreVeyon Henderson, Ryan Day give Skull Session message before Ohio State-Western Michigan

In his first appearance at a pregame Skull Session before Ohio State vs. Western Michigan , Ohio State football running backs coach Carlos Locklyn issued a challenge.

The former Oregon running backs coach used a quote from legendary coach Woody Hayes about how the song "Hang On Sloopy" fired up his players heading into the fourth quarter of each OSU home game. And Locklyn challenged the fans to use that opportunity to send a message.

"So when the third quarter comes and the best band in the land plays Sloopy, I want you to get up on your feet, I want you to be so loud that the entire country, especially up I-75 North, three-and-a-half hours, 195 miles from here, I want you to let them know that we're coming and we're bringing blood and thunder with us," Locklyn said.

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson said he's so proud of his teammates heading into OSU-Western Michigan.

"We've just been trying to take it day-by-day, to try and get better each and every day," Henderson said. "And today, we're going to focus on today, to strive to be the best team in America and the hardest playing team in America."

Ohio State coach Ryan Day continued that mantra of "one day at a time." But he said each game is building up to what Ohio State wants to achieve.

"We're taking it one day at a time, we're taking it one week at a time, we're taking it one game at a time until we build so much momentum and apply so much pressure to our opponents that they can't hold up anymore," Day said. "And it continues tonight."

Ohio State vs. Western Michigan time today

• Date: Saturday, Sept. 7
• Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.

Ohio State vs. Western Michigan kicks off at 7:30 p.m. from Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

What channel is Ohio State vs. Western Michigan on today?

• TV Channel: Big Ten Network
• Livestream: Fubo (free trial)

Ohio State vs. Western Michigan will broadcast nationally on Big Ten Network in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season. Jeff Levering and Jake Butt will call the game from the booth at Ohio Stadium with Brooke Fletcher reporting from the sideline. Streaming options for the game include the FOX Sports app and Fubo , which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Ohio State football schedule 2024

• Aug. 31: Ohio State 52, Akron 6
• 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: Carlos Locklyn, TreVeyon Henderson, Ryan Day give Skull Session message before Ohio State-Western Michigan