Ohio State Buckeyes 2027 Schedule & Opponents
The 2027 Ohio State Buckeyes schedule includes home games against Bowling Green, New Hampshire (FCS), Alabama, Michigan State, Nebraska, Purdue, USC; road games at Michigan, Minnesota, Northwestern, Oregon, Rutgers. 12 of 12 games are confirmed as of October 17, 2026.
2027 opponents (12 of 12 confirmed)
Home games (7)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | Non-conference | August 28, 2027 | Confirmed |
| New Hampshire (FCS) | Non-conference | September 11, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Alabama | Non-conference | September 18, 2027 | Confirmed |
| Michigan State | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Nebraska | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Purdue | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| USC | Conference | — | Confirmed |
Road games (5)
| Opponent | How it’s set | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Minnesota | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Northwestern | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Oregon | Conference | — | Confirmed |
| Rutgers | Conference | — | Confirmed |
Confirmed = officially announced by the school or conference. Projected = reported or expected but not yet announced. TBA = the slot exists but the opponent or details are still open.
Ohio State Buckeyes 2027 schedule FAQ
Who does Ohio State play in 2027?
Ohio State has 12 games on the 2027 schedule so far: home games against Bowling Green, New Hampshire (FCS), Alabama, Michigan State, Nebraska, Purdue, USC; road games at Michigan, Minnesota, Northwestern, Oregon, Rutgers. 12 are officially confirmed.
How many home games does Ohio State have in 2027?
Ohio State currently has 7 home games and 5 road games on the 2027 schedule. Counts change as remaining games are announced.
How many conference games does Ohio State play in 2027?
9 of the 2027 games listed for Ohio State are Big Ten conference games; the rest are non-conference matchups the school scheduled itself.
When will the 2027 Ohio State schedule be finalized?
Non-conference games are contracted years in advance and are usually the first rows confirmed. Big Ten opponents are set: the conference has announced all nine of Ohio State's 2027 conference games. Kickoff dates and times come with the conference's full schedule release. Rows on this page move from projected or to-be-announced to confirmed as each game is officially announced.
Which 2027 Ohio State games are not confirmed yet?
Every 2027 game listed for Ohio State is confirmed as of October 17, 2026.
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Data updated: October 17, 2026