Ohio State’s football regular season ended on November 29, 2025, and the Big Ten Championship was played on December 6, 2025, so there is no “next” 2025 game currently scheduled; the next matchup would be in the postseason College Football Playoff or the start of the 2026 season, depending on selections and future scheduling.

Current season status

  • The 2025 regular-season slate concluded with Ohio State’s rivalry game at Michigan on November 29, 2025.
  • Ohio State then played in the Big Ten Championship Game on December 6, 2025, which wrapped up the conference portion of the calendar.

What “next game” likely means

  • If Ohio State is selected for the College Football Playoff or another postseason bowl, that would be the true “next” game, but those specific dates and opponents depend on committee selections and bowl tie-ins, which are scheduled after the conference title games.
  • If you are looking beyond postseason play, the next firmly dated matchup on record is the 2026 season opener, which will be listed once the 2026 schedule is finalized and published by the athletic department and major sports outlets.

How to check the exact next kickoff

  • Go to the official Ohio State athletics site’s football schedule page and look for any game listed after December 6, 2025; if a playoff or bowl has been announced, it will appear there with date, time, and location.
  • You can also confirm updated game times and TV info on major schedule aggregators such as ESPN or CBS Sports, which refresh quickly when postseason pairings are locked in.

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