Ohio State won’t be on the field this weekend, and that bye comes at a good time after a big road victory.
The Buckeyes just came through a high-pressure trip to Bloomington, where they knocked off defending national champion Indiana, 19-15. The win lifted Ohio State to No. 3 in the national rankings, sitting behind only BYU and Miami. It also came with a concern, as quarterback Julian Sayin left with an arm injury.
For now, though, the Buckeyes get to stay in Columbus and reset during Week 8. Their next game is set for Saturday, Oct. 17, when they travel to face USC at the LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA.
That game will air on NBC, and fans can also stream it on Fubo. The service offers a free trial for new users, giving subscribers a way to watch live college football without cable.
Here’s a look at the Week 8 college football slate, with several ranked matchups and nationally televised games on the schedule:
Saturday, Oct. 24
No. 1 Miami vs. Pitt, 12 p.m., ESPN, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app
Michigan vs. No. 6 Indiana, 12 p.m., Fox, Fubo, DIRECTV
Cincinnati vs. No. 8 Texas Tech, 12 p.m., FS1, Fubo, DIRECTV
Auburn vs. No. 18 LSU, 12 p.m., ABC, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app
No. 23 SMU vs. Cal, 12 p.m., The CW, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app
No. 24 Northwestern vs. Rutgers, 12 p.m., Peacock
TCU vs. West Virginia, 12 p.m., ESPN2, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app
Florida Atlantic vs. Rice, 12 p.m., ESPNU, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app
Toledo vs. Western Michigan, 12 p.m., CBSSN, Fubo, DIRECTV
Kansas vs. Baylor, 1 p.m., TNT, DIRECTV
Central Michigan vs. Miami (Ohio), 1 p.m., ESPN app
Kent State vs. Akron, 1 p.m., ESPN app
Illinois vs. Oregon, 3 p.m., BTN, Fubo, DIRECTV
UCF vs. No. 2 BYU, 3:30 p.m., Fox, Fubo, DIRECTV
No. 9 UCLA vs. Michigan State, 3:30 p.m., CBS, Fubo, DIRECTV, Paramount+
South Carolina vs. No. 11 Tennessee, 3:30 p.m., ESPN, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app
No. 13 Alabama vs. Texas A&M, 3:30 p.m., ABC, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app
Minnesota vs. No. 15 Iowa, 3:30 p.m., FS1, Fubo, DIRECTV
Mississippi State vs. Oklahoma, 3:30 p.m., SECN, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app
Georgia Tech vs. Boston College, 3:30 p.m., ACCN, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app
Navy vs. North Texas, 3:30 p.m., CBSSN, Fubo, DIRECTV
Northern Illinois vs. Hawaii, 3:30 p.m., MW+
Ball State vs. Sacramento State, 3:30 p.m., ESPN app
Buffalo vs. Bowling Green, 3:30 p.m., ESPN app
Arizona State vs. Kansas State, 3:45 p.m., ESPN2, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app
Ohio U. vs. Eastern Michigan, 4 p.m., ESPNU, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app
Troy vs. UL Monroe, 4 p.m., ESPN app
Nevada vs. San Jose State, 5 p.m., MW+
Southern Miss vs. Louisiana, 5 p.m., ESPN app
Louisiana Tech vs. Old Dominion, 5 p.m., ESPN app
Washington State vs. No. 21 Boise State, 6 p.m., USA Network, DIRECTV
Colorado State vs. San Diego State, 6:30 p.m., The CW, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app
Oklahoma State vs. Colorado, 7 p.m., FS1, Fubo, DIRECTV
Clemson vs. Virginia Tech, 7 p.m., ESPN, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app
Arkansas State vs. Georgia State, 7 p.m., ESPN app
No. 19 Texas vs.
No. 7 Ole Miss, 7:30 p.m., ABC, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app
No. 12 Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt, 7:30 p.m., SECN, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app
Wisconsin vs. No. 16 USC, 7:30 p.m., NBC, Fubo, DIRECTV, Peacock
No. 25 Arizona vs. Iowa State, 7:30 p.m., ESPN2, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app
North Carolina vs. Syracuse, 7:30 p.m., ACCN, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app
Texas State vs. Utah State, 7:30 p.m., CBSSN, Fubo, DIRECTV
Tulane vs. UTSA, 8 p.m., ESPNU, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app
New Mexico vs. North Dakota State, 10 p.m., The CW, Fubo, DIRECTV, ESPN app
In Other News...
Ohio State Suddenly Has A Quarterback Depth Problem Fans Cant Ignore
Ohio States quarterback room looks a lot different than the one fans expected to see heading into the season, and the ripple effects are hard to ignore. With starter Julian Sayin dealing with an injury, Ryan Day is expected to turn to true freshman Luke Fahey in the backup role, a move that instantly shines a light on just how young and unproven the depth chart has become behind center.
Former coach Urban Meyer has already raised the question many around the program are asking, wondering why five-star prospect Tavien St. Clair is not in position to back up Sayin despite his obvious talent. It is the kind of quarterback situation that can feel manageable in September and suddenly become a real concern if the Buckeyes need answers in a hurry, especially with a room made up mostly of true freshmen, redshirt freshmen and a senior transfer who has limited starting experience. [Read more 🡒]
Ohio State Stays In The Spotlight As USC Trip Brings Bigger Concern
Ohio State remains squarely in the national conversation after the Week 8 US LBM Coaches Poll placed the Buckeyes at No. 2, just behind Miami and ahead of a reshuffled top five that includes Georgia moving up to No. 3. For a program carrying playoff expectations every week, the ranking is less of a surprise than a reminder of how little margin there is at the top, especially with Oregon sliding out of the mix after a loss.
The bigger immediate issue is the trip to USC, where Ohio State is still waiting on a starting quarterback announcement expected soon. The Buckeyes have plenty of attention coming their way no matter how the poll looks, but the quarterback decision adds another layer to a game that already feels like a test of where this team really stands as the schedule tightens. [Read more 🡒]
Ohio States Final Tune Up Brought A Big Reason For Optimism
Ohio States final preseason test in Columbus gave the Buckeyes a useful snapshot of where this roster can go, and a few familiar faces made the evening feel bigger than a typical tune-up. In an 82-73 win over Butler, the Buckeyes got strong contributions from several key players, with Amare Bynum leading the way with 23 points while John Mobley Jr., LJ Smith and Justin Pippen all played important roles in the buildup to the regular season.
The night also carried a healthy dose of program history. Jon Diebler was back around the team, and former head coach Thad Matta was honored at halftime, adding some extra weight to an exhibition that already felt like more than just a warmup. For Ohio State, the performance offered reasons to feel encouraged, even if the bigger questions about how this group will mesh are still waiting to be answered when the games start counting. [Read more 🡒]