The Ohio State football spring game is scheduled for April 18 at noon but may face storms, unlike last year's sunny event. Coach Ryan Day confirmed the same offensive vs. defensive format will be used.
Key points
Ohio State football spring game on April 18 at noon
Potential storms forecasted for the event
Offensive vs. defensive format confirmed by Coach Ryan Day
The Buckeyes will play at Ohio Stadium at noon in a public scrimmage on April 18. Coach Ryan Day said the offense will face the defense, similar to the format of last year.
In 2025, the Buckeyes' offense, wearing scarlet, took on the gray-clad defense. Using a special scoring format, the offense won 50-31, and it was sunny with a high temperature of 54 degrees, per Accuweather.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver David Adolph (82) runs the ball against Grambling State Tigers defensive back Tyrell Raby (5) in the second half of the NCAA football game at the Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver David Adolph (82) head butts with Michigan Wolverines defensive back Jyaire Hill (20) during the NCAA football game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. Ohio State won 27-9.
Q&A
What is the date and time of the Ohio State football spring game?
The Ohio State football spring game is set for April 18 at noon.
What weather conditions are expected for the Ohio State spring game?
The forecast indicates potential storms for the Ohio State spring game.
How did the Ohio State football spring game perform last year?
Last year's spring game was sunny with a high temperature of 54 degrees, and the offense won 50-31.
Who is the head coach of the Ohio State football team?
The head coach of the Ohio State football team is Ryan Day.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver David Adolph (82) walks off the field during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Dublin Jerome's David Adolph stiff arms Olentangy Berlin's Conner Gavin during a game Oct. 8, 2021, at Olentangy Berlin High School in Delaware, Ohio.
Ohio State Buckeyes running back Favour Akih (29) runs past cornerback Cam Calhoun (18) during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes running back Favour Akih (29) runs past cornerback Miles Lockhart (13) during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes running back Favour Akih (29) runs during the first day of spring workouts for the 2026 football season at Woody Hayes Athletic Complex in Columbus on March 10, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Tavien St. Clair (9) hands off to running back Stanley Jackson Jr. (28) during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes running back Stanley Jackson Jr. (28) runs through defenders during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Pickerington North's Amar'e Miller (14) celebrates after defeating Olentangy Berlin in the Division I, Region 3 semifinal game at DeSales High School Alumni Stadium on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Watkins Memorial's Jaeden Ricketts heads for the end zone with Johnstown's Stephon Grady (0) in pursuit during the host Johnnies' 43-42 overtime victory at Frank H. Chambers Stadium on Sept. 19, 2025.
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Olentangy's CJ Sanna plays defense Aug. 22, 2025, at Olentangy Liberty. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
Olentangy's CJ Sanna (left) and Olentangy Liberty's Grayson Davis collide Aug. 22, 2025, at Olentangy Liberty. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
Olentangy's CJ Sanna stands ready Aug. 22, 2025, at Olentangy Liberty. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
Olentangy's CJ Sanna (45) runs the ball in the second half at Olentangy Berlin High School on Oct 25, 2024 in Delaware, Ohio.
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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Will Smith Jr. (53) celebrates during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Garrett Stover (23) lines up during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver David Adolph (82) runs the ball against Grambling State Tigers defensive back Tyrell Raby (5) in the second half of the NCAA football game at the Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver David Adolph (82) runs the ball against Grambling State Tigers defensive back Tyrell Raby (5) in the second half of the NCAA football game at the Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver David Adolph (82) head butts with Michigan Wolverines defensive back Jyaire Hill (20) during the NCAA football game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. Ohio State won 27-9.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver David Adolph (82) walks off the field during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Dublin Jerome's David Adolph stiff arms Olentangy Berlin's Conner Gavin during a game Oct. 8, 2021, at Olentangy Berlin High School in Delaware, Ohio.
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Ohio State Buckeyes running back Favour Akih (29) runs past cornerback Cam Calhoun (18) during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes running back Favour Akih (29) runs past cornerback Miles Lockhart (13) during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes running back Favour Akih (29) runs during the first day of spring workouts for the 2026 football season at Woody Hayes Athletic Complex in Columbus on March 10, 2026.
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Delaware Hayesâs Favour Akih (2) runs the ball during the college football showcase at the Delaware Hayes High School on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 in Delaware, Ohio.
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Sep 13, 2024; Sunbury, Ohio, USA; Delaware Hayes Favour Akih (2) runs the ball against Big Walnut in the second half at Big Walnut High School.
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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Zion Grady (15) and Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Jake Cook (76) celebrate after defeating Grambling State Tigers in the NCAA football game at the Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Jake Cook (76) high fives fans as he takes the field for football training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Aug. 1, 2025.
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Aug 30, 2024; Westerville, Ohio, USA; Westerville Northâs Jake Cook (76) fends off Olentangy Orange defensive players during the second quarter of the high school football game at Westerville North High School. Mandatory Credit: Graham Stokes-The Columbus Dispatch
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Olentangy's Kaden Gebhardt (2) celebrates a change of possession Aug. 22, 2025, at Olentangy Liberty. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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Olentangy's Brody Maslouski (left), Kaden Gebhardt and Zayden Brigner celebrate a Bravesâ on-side kick recovery Aug. 22, 2025, at Olentangy Liberty. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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Olentangy's Kaden Gebhardt (34) runs the ball against Olentangy Berlin's Braylon Lopez (19) in the second half at Olentangy Berlin High School on Oct 25, 2024 in Delaware, Ohio.
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Aug 19, 2022; Westerville, Ohio, USA; Westerville Central quarterback Jaystin Gwinn (7) runs the ball past Westerville North linebacker Preston Scott (9) at Westerville Central High School.
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Westerville Centralâs Jaystin Gwinn tries to elude the Westerville South defense, including Dylan Shoemaker (23), on Aug. 26, 2022, at Westerville South.
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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Tavien St. Clair (9) hands off to running back Stanley Jackson Jr. (28) during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes running back Stanley Jackson Jr. (28) runs through defenders during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Pickerington North's Amar'e Miller (14) intercepts a pass intended for Olentangy Berlin's Colton Less (3) in the first half of the Division I, Region 3 semifinal game at DeSales High School Alumni Stadium on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Pickerington North's Amar'e Miller (14) celebrates after defeating Olentangy Berlin in the Division I, Region 3 semifinal game at DeSales High School Alumni Stadium on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Watkins Memorial's Jaeden Ricketts turns upfield against Licking Valley's Brandt Lichtenauer during the visiting Panthers' 43-21 victory on Oct. 24, 2025.
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Watkins Memorial's Jaeden Ricketts turns the corner during the Warriors' 42-14 victory at Licking Heights in the Battle for Broad Street on Oct. 17, 2025.
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Watkins Memorial's Jaeden Ricketts intercepts a pass intended for Granville's Carter Rhyan during the host Warriors' 35-28 victory on Sept. 26, 2025.
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Watkins Memorial's Jaeden Ricketts heads for the end zone with Johnstown's Stephon Grady (0) in pursuit during the host Johnnies' 43-42 overtime victory at Frank H. Chambers Stadium on Sept. 19, 2025.
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Ohio State Buckeyes safety Ryan Rudzinski (46) takes the field before the NCAA college football game against the UCLA Bruins at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State Buckeyes safety Ryan Rudzinski (46) walks on the sideline during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Watterson's Ryan Rudzinski (8) stretches toward the end zone against Ready during the first quarter of a high school football game at Worthington Kilbourne High School Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. The play resulted in a touchdown.
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Olentangy's CJ Sanna plays defense Aug. 22, 2025, at Olentangy Liberty. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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Olentangy's CJ Sanna (left) and Olentangy Liberty's Grayson Davis collide Aug. 22, 2025, at Olentangy Liberty. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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Olentangy's CJ Sanna stands ready Aug. 22, 2025, at Olentangy Liberty. (photo by John Hulkenberg)
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Olentangy's CJ Sanna (45) runs the ball in the second half at Olentangy Berlin High School on Oct 25, 2024 in Delaware, Ohio.
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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Will Smith Jr. (53) fights his way past offensive lineman Mason Wilhelm (68) during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Will Smith Jr. (53) celebrates during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Garrett Stover (23) lines up during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Garrett Stover (23) reacts in the first half of the NCAA college football game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Garrett Stover (23) reacts to a tackle on a kickoff during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Gies Memorial Stadium in Champaign on Oct. 11, 2025. Ohio State won 34-16.
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Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Garrett Stover (23) celebrates during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Texas Longhorns at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025. Ohio State won 14-7.
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Big Walnut running back Garrett Stover (10) runs around Canal Winchester defensive backs Thomas Smith (11) and Hayden Hull (21) during the first quarter of the OHSAA Div. II football quarterfinal in Sunbury, Ohio on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021.
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Nov 3, 2023; Dublin, Ohio, USA; Olentangy Libertyâs Antonio Kish (31) dives to bring down Dublin Coffmanâs Amari Valerio-Hudson (1) during the first half of the high school football Division I, Region 2 at Dublin Coffman High School. Mandatory Credit: Graham Stokes-The Columbus Dispatch
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Nov 3, 2023; Dublin, Ohio, USA; Dublin Coffmanâs Amari Valerio-Hudson (1) breaks a tackle from Olentangy Libertyâs Drew Vamos (7) during the first half of the high school football Division I, Region 2 at Dublin Coffman High School. Mandatory Credit: Graham Stokes-The Columbus Dispatch
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Oct 13, 2023; Dublin, Ohio, USA; Dublin Coffman wide receiver Amari Valerio-Hudson (1) catches a pass during the high school football game at Dublin Coffman.
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Sep 29, 2023; Lewis Center, Ohio, USA; Dublin Coffmanâs Amari Valerio-Hudson (1) turns out of a tackle by Olentangy Orange's Connor Stephens (15) during the second half of the high school football game at Olentangy Orange High School. Mandatory Credit: Graham Stokes-The Columbus Dispatch
See the projected weather for this year's spring game below.
Ohio State's Brandon Inniss returns a punt in front of an announced spring game crowd of 40,136.
Ohio State's Brandon Inniss returns a punt in front of an announced spring game crowd of 40,136.
What is the weather forecast for the Ohio State football spring game?
According to the National Weather Service's seven-day forecast, there is an 80% chance of precipitation on April 18 in Columbus with showers and a possible thunderstorm after 8 a.m. The high temperature will be around 78 degrees with wind from 10 to 17 miles per hour and gusts as high as 29 mph.
Accuweather predicts a 91% chance of precipitation with "a couple of showers and a heavy thunderstorm; there can be damaging winds, hail and even an isolated tornado."
