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What channel is Ohio State vs MSU on Saturday? Time, TV schedule to watch Week 5 game

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September 25, 2024

What channel is Ohio State vs MSU on Saturday? Time, TV schedule to watch Week 5 game

Ohio State’s first Big Ten showdown is here.

The No. 3 Buckeyes with coach Ryan Day and quarterback Will Howard will take on the Michigan State Spartans in a prime-time matchup.

The 3-0 Buckeyes predictably cruised through their first three non-conference games, outscoring opponents 157-20. Last week’s game against Marshall was the closest at 49-14 with a few Buckeye missteps on defense and special teams.

The 3-1 Spartans are coming off a nonconference 23-19 loss to Boston College. While the Buckeyes soared over their nonconference opponents, the Spartans have seemingly struggled. They’ve scored 75 points and allowed 33. Michigan State has already faced another Big Ten opponent this season, squeaking out a 27-24 win over Maryland in Week 2.

Watch Ohio State vs Michigan State live on Peacock

Here’s how to watch Ohio State take on Michigan State in Week 5:

What channel is Ohio State vs Michigan State on Saturday?

The Buckeyes and Michigan State will face off on Peacock. Andrew Siciliano, Colt McCoy and Lewis Johnson will be on the call.

Ohio State vs Michigan State time Saturday

Date: Saturday, Sept. 28
Start time: 7:30 p.m.

The Ohio State vs Michigan State game starts at 7:30 ET from Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan.

Ohio State vs Michigan State predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Tuesday, Sept. 24.

ODDS: Ohio State (-23.5)
O/U: 48.5

Predictions:

Bill Rabinowitz, Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State 45, Michigan State 10. There once was a time not long ago when the Spartans played Ohio State tougher than anyone in the Big Ten. They ruined OSU’s season in 2013 and ’15. But recently, the Buckeyes have dominated Sparty, and that should continue Saturday night. MSU’s defense might keep it close for a bit, but the Buckeyes have too many weapons to contain. On offense, OSU’s defensive front should control a depleted Spartans offensive line.

Joey Kaufman, Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State 38, Michigan State 13. The Buckeyes are one of only five teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision averaging at least 50 points, but the scoring barrage should slow a little bit against the Spartans, who are much improved on the defensive side of the ball after ranking as one of the worst units in the Big Ten last season. Michigan State has limited explosive plays, allowing only one from scrimmage longer than 40 yards, and gotten pressure on quarterbacks with 15 sacks in four games. That’ll keep things a little competitive, but it’s too early in Jonathan Smith’s rebuild for Ohio State to be truly threatened.

Rob Oller, Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State 38, Michigan State 10. After cutting through the “preseason” schedule like a chainsaw through balsa wood, the Buckeyes finally take on some bigger boys. The Spartans won’t present a monstrous challenge on either side of the ball, but presumably their Big Ten talent is an upgrade over what OSU has faced in Akron, Western Michigan and Marshall. If nothing else, Sparty will make the tailback tandem of Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson work for their yards. And we get a first look at how quarterback Will Howard fares against Power Four competition.

Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press: Ohio State 38, Michigan State 13. The Spartans give the Buckeyes a more competitive first half than they have in recent years. However, the physical toll from OSU’s front seven and the frustration of missed opportunity wear on their already-thin and fragile offense. MSU’s defense wilts in the second half, as Will Howard picks apart an untested secondary and the Quinshon Judkins-TreVeyon Henderson dual battering ram grinds out the road victory.

Ohio State football schedule 2024

Here’s a full look at the Buckeyes’ 2024 schedule, including available start times and TV channel information:

All times Eastern.

Saturday, Aug. 31: vs. Akron (W, 52-6)
Saturday, Sept. 7: vs. Western Michigan (W, 56-0)
Saturday, Sept. 14: BYE
Saturday, Sept. 21: vs. Marshall (W, 49-14)
Saturday, Sept. 28: at Michigan State* | 7:30 p.m. | Peacock
Saturday, Oct. 5: vs. Iowa*
Saturday, Oct. 12: at No. 6 Oregon*
Saturday, Oct. 19: BYE
Saturday, Oct. 26: vs. No. 22 Nebraska*
Saturday, Nov. 2: at No. 8 Penn State*
Saturday, Nov. 9: vs. Purdue*
Saturday, Nov. 16: at Northwestern*
Saturday, Nov. 23: vs. Indiana*
Friday, Nov. 29: vs. No. 17 Michigan* | Noon | Fox (Fubo)
Record: 3-0

* denotes Big Ten game

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Dakorien Moore’s Latest Recruiting Pitch to Five-Star Wide Receiver Chris Henry

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December 3, 2025

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Dakorien Moore’s Latest Recruiting Pitch to Five-Star Wide Receiver Chris Henry

The Oregon Ducks have secured 18 signees so far to add to their 2026 recruiting class. However, some coaching changes at the Ducks’ Big Ten Conference rivals could lead to a flip, and some of Oregon’s current stars are putting on the pressure.

Five-star wide receiver Chris Henry Jr., who’s ranked by 247Sports as the No. 1 athlete in his position and No. 1 in his home state of California, announced on social media he’s delaying his letter of intent signing to the Ohio State Buckeyes due to “coaching changes.” The decision is considered to be in reaction to Ohio State offensive coordinator and former wide receivers coach Brian Hartline leaving to become the head coach at USF.

Recenlty, star Oregon freshman wide receiver Dakorien Moore posted onto social media, “Need you by my side,” and tagged Henry Jr. in an effort to recruit the fellow five-star. Moore also reposted ESPN’s coverage of his own post with the caption “History in the making” onto Instagram in yet another push for a potential Henry r. flip to Oregon.

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Dakorien Moore posts about class of 2026 wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. | @dakorien4moore on Instagram Stories

Moore Pushes Some More

If those two posts didn’t already communicate Moore wants Henry to bring his talents to Eugene, the third highest yardage receiver on the Ducks (443 yards on the season while missing the last four games due to injury) also posted on his X account “God got you family” in direct response to Henry’s announcement of delaying his signing.

Oregon’s Jordon Davison, center, does a dance after scoring a touchdown for the Ducks against Southern California during the first quarter Nov. 22, 2025. | Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Who Else Joined the Party

Other Ducks jumping on the Henry Jr. recruiting party online is true freshman wide receiver Jordon Davison, who’s become the go-to guy for touchdowns throughout the season in his first year. Davison, a former Mater Dei teammate of Henry Jr., directly tagged the Ohio State commit with a post saying, “run it back.”

@ChrisHenryJr run it back!💯
— Jordon Davison (@Jord0n2) December 3, 2025

Class of 2026 committed running back Tradarian Ball also put out some support for Henry flipping, saying “Come join the family.”

In response to Henry’s announcement, several Oregon fans have flocked to the comments, encouraging the Mater Dei High School senior to consider joining the Ducks. Oregon’s fan base is notoriously one of the larger online presences for recruiting efforts.

Don’t count out the Buckeyes, as wide receiver Jeremiah Smith replied “WE NEED YOU!!!!” to Henry’s post. The message was reposted by Buckeye quarterback Julian Sayin.

Ohio State Buckeyes commit Chris Henry Jr. of Mater Dei High School in California walks across the sideline prior to the NCAA football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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MORE: Impact Of Oregon Ducks Losing Offensive Coordinator Will Stein To Kentucky

The Latest on Henry

According to Rivals, the Texas Longhorns put in a substantial NIL offer to land Henry Jr. while Oregon coach Dan Lanning’s relationship with Henry continues to keep the Ducks in the race.

Interestingly, Oregon has a similar predicament to Ohio State with Ducks offensive coordinator Will Stein getting hired to be the next head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats. Where the situations differ, however, is that Hartline started recruiting Henry Jr. as his position coach before becoming the Buckeyes wide receiver. Oregon wide receivers coach Ross Douglas was hired in February 2025 and there are no indications of him leaving soon.

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Ohio State coordinator Brian Hartline hired by South Florida: Reports

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December 3, 2025

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Ohio State coordinator Brian Hartline hired by South Florida: Reports

Brian Hartline is expected to be hired as the next head coach at South Florida, according to multiple reports published on Dec. 3.

Hartline has been the wide receivers coach for the Buckeyes throughout coach Ryan Day’s tenure and the primary offensive coordinator and play-caller this season.

A former wide receiver for the Buckeyes who went on to play seven seasons in the NFL, most of them with the Miami Dolphins, he first joined the staff as a quality control coach in 2017 before taking over as the position coach.

Hartline has been well regarded for his development of wide receivers as the Buckeyes have seen five of them taken in the first round of the NFL draft over the last four years.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

Joey Kaufman covers Ohio State football for The Columbus Dispatch. Email him at jkaufman@dispatch.com and follow along on Bluesky, Instagram and X for more.

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Michigan falls off the College Football Playoff bubble after Ohio State loss

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December 2, 2025

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Michigan falls off the College Football Playoff bubble after Ohio State loss

Michigan football’s shot at a playoff bid is virtually over.

The Wolverines fell four spots to No. 19 in the penultimate rankings from the College Football Playoff selection committee on Tuesday, three days after losing, 27-9, to No. 1 Ohio State.

A win over the Buckeyes and Michigan would have had a case to make the 12-team field. Sherrone Moore’s team, now 9-3, was ranked 15th last week.

Michigan will not play another game before the final CFP rankings are unveiled on Sunday, making it nearly impossible to reach the playoff this year. The Wolverines fell to 18th this week in the Associated Press Top 25 and US LBM coaches’ polls.

Meanwhile, the Buckeyes held on to the No. 1 spot this week, followed by Indiana at No. 2. Georgia jumped up to No. 3 after Texas A&M lost to Texas.

Also moving up one spot this week is Texas Tech (No. 4), Oregon (No. 5) and Ole Miss (No. 6). A&M fell to 7.

There was also some movement at the bottom of the top 10, where Alabama rose one spot to No. 9. Notre Dame fell to No. 10.

On the bubble, BYU is holding serve at No. 11 with Miami at No. 12.

A fifth Big Ten team, Southern Cal, was also ranked this week at No. 16. But like the Wolverines, USC is 9-3 and without another game to play.

This weekend is championship weekend, a pivotal stretch of games to determine the five automatic qualifiers. Under the 12-team format, the five highest-ranked conference champions will be admitted, with the seven highest-ranked teams next in line.

The top four ranked teams, regardless of league champion status, will receive first-round byes.

As for the postseason, Michigan is projected to play in the Dec. 31 Citrus Bowl, the Big Ten’s highest-profile, non-playoff game.

This week’s College Football Playoff rankings: