Ohio State Buckeyes Set Kickoff Time for 2026 Homecoming Game Against Maryland

Columbus, OH, September 28, 2026 — The Ohio State Buckeyes’ highly anticipated homecoming game against the University of Maryland Terrapins has an official kickoff time. The contest is scheduled to begin at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

The game will take place at Ohio Stadium, the iconic home venue for the Buckeyes, located in Columbus, Ohio. This annual homecoming event is a significant date on the college football calendar, typically drawing large crowds and generating considerable community engagement.

Scheduling kickoff times for future games, especially for marquee matchups and special events like homecoming, is a standard practice in collegiate athletics. These announcements allow fans, media, and participating athletic departments to plan accordingly. The specific time slot, a late afternoon kickoff, suggests the game is likely to be broadcast nationally, though broadcast partners were not detailed in the announcement of the game time.

The matchup between Ohio State and Maryland is part of the Big Ten Conference schedule. Ohio Stadium, with its extensive seating capacity, is expected to be filled for this conference game. The exact date of October 10, 2026, places the game approximately midway through the typical college football season, a point where team performance and standings often become clearer.

Further details regarding ticket availability, pre-game festivities associated with homecoming, and broadcast arrangements are expected to be released closer to the event date. The confirmation of the kickoff time marks an important step in the logistical planning for both the Ohio State University athletic department and the visiting Maryland Terrapins program.

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