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