The Ohio State football spring game will take place on April 18 at Ohio Stadium, featuring a scrimmage format with the offense facing the defense. Fans can watch the game live as the Buckeyes showcase their talent after five weeks of practice.
After five weeks of practice, the Buckeyes will play at Ohio Stadium in front of fans in a scrimmage on April 18. Ohio State coach Ryan Day said April 13 the scrimmage will feature the offense against the defense rather than divide the roster into separate teams, a similar format to last year's game.
In 2025, the Buckeyes' spring game featured the offense as the Scarlet team and the defense as the Gray team. Using a special scoring format, Scarlet handled Gray in a 50-31 victory. The offense has won the spring game three of the past four years.
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) makes a touchdown catch over safety Jaylen McClain (8) on the final play during the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Q&A
What time does the Ohio State football spring game start?
The Ohio State football spring game is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM ET on April 18.
How can I watch the Ohio State spring game live?
The Ohio State spring game will be broadcast on the Big Ten Network, and it can also be streamed online through various platforms.
Who is the head coach of Ohio State football?
Ryan Day is the head coach of the Ohio State football team.
What was the score of the last Ohio State spring game?
In the last Ohio State spring game held in 2025, the Scarlet team defeated the Gray team with a score of 50-31.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates a touchdown catch in the face of safety Jaylen McClain (8) on the final play during the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates a touchdown catch on the final play during the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates a touchdown catch on the final play during the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates a touchdown catch alongside wide receiver Brandon Inniss (1) on the final play during the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates a touchdown catch alongside wide receiver Brandon Inniss (1) on the final play during the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day stands with students before a field goal attempt during the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Brandon Inniss (1) leaves the field following Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
The Ohio State Buckeyes defense runs a gasser at the conclusion of the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive line coach Larry Johnson runs a gasser at the conclusion of the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (7) runs a gasser at the conclusion of the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia runs a gasser at the conclusion of the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) laughs as the team huddles at the conclusion of Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Devin McCuin (3) addresses the team during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle James Smith (3) addresses the team during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day addresses his team during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day addresses his team during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day addresses his team during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day addresses his team during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) listesn head coach Ryan Day address the team during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day addresses his team during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day addresses his team during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day addresses his team during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day addresses his team during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Brandon Inniss (1) huddles with teammates during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton talks to his receivers during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton prays with his players during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
The Ohio State Buckeyes wide receivers take a group photo during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. (15) leaves the field following Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jerquaden Guilford (6) leaves the field following Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) takes photos and signs autographs following the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) takes photos and signs autographs following the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) takes photos and signs autographs following the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. (15) takes photos and signs autographs following the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Brandon Inniss (1) takes photos and signs autographs following the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensivetackle James Smith (3) leaves the field following the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (7) takes photos and signs autographs following the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) takes photos and signs autographs following the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) takes photos and signs autographs following the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) leaves the field following Student Appreciation Day at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
during Student Appreciation Day at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Devin Sanchez (6) greets fans at the conclusion of Student Appreciation Day at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Tavien St. Clair (9) takes photos following Student Appreciation Day at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) 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 Jeremiah Smith (4) makes a touchdown catch over safety Jaylen McClain (8) on the final play during the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates a touchdown catch in the face of safety Jaylen McClain (8) on the final play during the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates a touchdown catch on the final play during the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates a touchdown catch on the final play during the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates a touchdown catch alongside wide receiver Brandon Inniss (1) on the final play during the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates a touchdown catch alongside wide receiver Brandon Inniss (1) on the final play during the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day stands with students before a field goal attempt during the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Brandon Inniss (1) leaves the field following Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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The Ohio State Buckeyes defense runs a gasser at the conclusion of the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive line coach Larry Johnson runs a gasser at the conclusion of the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (7) runs a gasser at the conclusion of the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia runs a gasser at the conclusion of the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) laughs as the team huddles at the conclusion of Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Devin McCuin (3) addresses the team 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 James Smith (3) addresses the team during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day addresses his team during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day addresses his team during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day addresses his team during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day addresses his team during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) listesn head coach Ryan Day address the team during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day addresses his team during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day addresses his team during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day addresses his team during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day addresses his team 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 Brandon Inniss (1) huddles with teammates during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton talks to his receivers during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton prays with his players during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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The Ohio State Buckeyes wide receivers take a group photo 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 Chris Henry Jr. (15) leaves the field following Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jerquaden Guilford (6) leaves the field following Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) takes photos and signs autographs following the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) takes photos and signs autographs following the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) takes photos and signs autographs following the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. (15) takes photos and signs autographs following the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Brandon Inniss (1) takes photos and signs autographs following the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes defensivetackle James Smith (3) leaves the field following the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (7) takes photos and signs autographs following the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) takes photos and signs autographs following the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) takes photos and signs autographs following the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) leaves the field following Student Appreciation Day at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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during Student Appreciation Day at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Devin Sanchez (6) greets fans at the conclusion of Student Appreciation Day at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Tavien St. Clair (9) takes photos following Student Appreciation Day at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026.
The opening series between the first-string offense and first-string defense featured "thud" tackling, in which defenders did not bring ball carriers to the ground. Day revealed that "a drive or two" will feature thud tackling in this year's spring game, with full tackling the rest of the game − except the quarterbacks, Day added.
Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin completed 17 of 24 passes for 175 yards and a touchdown in the spring game.
Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin completed 17 of 24 passes for 175 yards and a touchdown in the spring game.
How to watch Ohio State football spring game
Date: April 18
Time: 12:30 p.m.
TV: Big Ten Network
Streaming: Fox One, Fubo
The Ohio State spring game will be available to watch on Big Ten Network, which is featured on select TV and streaming providers such as Fubo. BTN is also available on Fox's direct-to-consumer service Fox One, which starts at $19.99 per month.
