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where to watch ohio state buckeyes men's basketball vs michigan wolverines men's basketball

You can watch the Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball vs. Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball on FOX, with several legal streaming options carrying the FOX broadcast.

Quick Scoop

For the current regular‑season matchup:

  • TV channel: FOX.
  • Date & time: Friday, January 23, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET (from Crisler Center in Ann Arbor).
  • Type of game: Men’s college basketball, Big Ten rivalry game.

Streaming options

You can stream the FOX broadcast through:

  1. Fubo
    • Carries FOX and is specifically listed as a way to watch this Ohio State vs. Michigan game, with a free trial available.
  1. DIRECTV Stream (often branded “DIRECTV” online)
    • Also listed as offering FOX with a free trial for watching the game live.
  1. Other live‑TV streaming services
    • Services that include your local FOX affiliate (for example, in many markets: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling in select markets) should also work, as long as FOX is in your package and region. (This follows the same pattern described for FOX‑carried college basketball games in general.)

If you’re in a region where FOX is not available through a streaming service, you can usually still watch via an over‑the‑air antenna on your local FOX station, provided you’re within broadcast range.

Mini forum‑style note

In fan forums and social chatter, people are focusing on:

  • Michigan’s top‑3 national ranking heading into this game and their bounce‑back after a loss to Wisconsin.
  • Ohio State’s recent surge, including a gritty overtime win over Minnesota behind big performances from Bruce Thornton and John Mobley Jr.

That mix of a ranked Michigan at home and an unranked but dangerous Ohio State has made this one of the more talked‑about Big Ten games this week.

TL;DR:
Watch Ohio State vs. Michigan on FOX at 8 p.m. ET, Friday Jan. 23, 2026. Stream it legally through services that carry FOX, especially Fubo (free trial) and DIRECTV Stream.

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