The Ohio State football program always takes on TTUN at noon on the final day of the regular season. It has been like that for decades, with very few exceptions. It's a tradition that both schools love and will hold onto for years to come. The Buckeyes will be in Ann Arbor for this year's edition of The Game.
It is on FOX as part of their Big Noon Kickoff, as it has been for the last several years. Ohio State fans have been frustrated with FOX broadcasts because of how many commercials they play and how long the games go because of that. It's something that frustrates fans of all Big Ten teams.
Despite the game being listed as a noon kick, the games on FOX always end up starting later than that. On Saturday afternoon, the Ohio State Buckeyes will have to wait even longer, as the kickoff time has been delayed even further for reasons that are unknown.
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Instead of the game starting on time, it will start at 12:14 for some reason. There is no real reason given for that, but that's what time the game will actually kick off. Meanwhile, the other noon games will already be halfway through the first quarter by the time this game actually starts.
That means that the game will likely be over closer to 4 pm, as these games tend to take a while when they are on FOX. For families who are planning Thanksgiving activities, that is going to be quite the commitment. Of course, Ohio State football fans have been waiting for this game for a year.
If the Buckeyes win this game, they will have the most confidence any team has had in the last decade. Winning back-to-back national championships will become expected. This is the last hurdle that they need to pass mentally.