How To Watch Ohio State Buckeyes Football Online Without Cable in 2025

Where to watch Ohio State Buckeyes football

Ohio State Buckeyes games will air nationally on NBC, CBS and Fox this fall. You’ll also find them on the Big Ten Network. Those channels can be found across all the major streaming platforms. 

Ohio State Buckeyes football schedule

• Saturday, Aug. 30 Ohio State vs. Texas – Columbus, OH (W 14-7)
• Saturday, Sept. 6 Ohio State vs. Grambling State – Columbus, OH (W 70-0)
• Saturday, Sept. 13 Ohio State vs. Ohio – Columbus, OH (W 37-9)
• Saturday, Sept. 27 Ohio State at Washington – Seattle, WA (W 24-6)
• Saturday, Oct. 4 @ 7:30 p.m. Ohio State vs. Minnesota – Columbus, OH
• Saturday, Oct. 11 Time TBD Ohio State at Illinois – Urbana-Champaign, IL
• Saturday, Oct. 18 Time TBD Ohio State at Wisconsin – Madison, WI
• Saturday, Nov. 1 Time TBD Ohio State vs. Penn State – Columbus, OH
• Saturday, Nov. 8 Time TBD Ohio State at Purdue – West Lafayette, IN
• Saturday, Nov. 15 Time TBD Ohio State vs. UCLA – Columbus, OH
• Saturday, Nov. 22 Time TBD Ohio State vs. Rutgers – Columbus, OH
• Saturday, Nov. 29 Time TBD Ohio State at Michigan – Ann Arbor, MI

*All game times are Eastern. See the full schedule here.

Watch Ohio State Buckeyes football with DIRECTV

DIRECTV carries every channel you need for the 2025 Ohio State Buckeyes season, including NBC, CBS, Fox, Big Ten Network, plus ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, ACC Network and SEC Network with the Choice plan or above. All DIRECTV plans include unlimited Cloud DVR (nine-month storage), so you can record every Buckeyes matchup and watch whenever it fits your schedule.

Watch Ohio State football with Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV has every channel for 2025 Buckeyes games, including NBC, CBS, Fox and Big Ten Network, plus on-demand shows and Originals. The best value is the Hulu + Live TV Disney Bundle, which adds ESPN Plus and Disney Plus. Plans include unlimited Cloud DVR and streaming on two devices at once.

Watch Ohio State Buckeyes football with Sling TV 

Sling TV is an affordable way to stream 2025 Buckeyes games, with Sling Blue offering NBC and Fox in select markets, though not CBS. Most fans will want the Sports Extra add-on for Big Ten Network, which also includes ACC Network and SEC Network. All plans come with 50 hours of Cloud DVR, upgradable to 200.

Watch Ohio State Buckeyes football with Fubo

Fubo’s plans carry every channel you need for 2025 Buckeyes football, from NBC, CBS, Fox and Big Ten Network to ESPN, ESPN2, plus specialty sports like NFL Network and NHL Network. Every package also includes unlimited Cloud DVR for recording and replaying games.

Watch Ohio State Buckeyes football with YouTube TV

YouTube TV delivers every channel for 2025 Buckeyes games, including NBC, CBS, Fox, Big Ten Network, ESPN, FS1, FS2 and NBA TV. Every subscription includes unlimited Cloud DVR and features like Key Plays View and Stats View for real-time highlights and insights.

FAQ

How do I watch the Ohio State football game?

You can watch Ohio State football games in 2025 on streaming services like DIRECTV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and Sling TV. Games air nationally on NBC, CBS, Fox, Big Ten Network, and many also appear on ESPN or FS1.

Can I watch Ohio State football on YouTube TV?

Yes, YouTube TV carries all the channels you need for Buckeyes football in 2025, including NBC, CBS, Fox, Big Ten Network, ESPN, FS1 and FS2. Subscriptions also come with unlimited Cloud DVR so you can record and replay every game.

Is the Ohio State football game on Paramount Plus?

Paramount Plus with Showtime streams local CBS stations live, so if the Buckeyes are on CBS you can watch through the app. Most 2025 games, however, are on NBC, Fox, Big Ten Network or ESPN, with CBS carrying only select matchups.