Ohio State football vs Rutgers live updates, start time, TV channel

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Ohio State football has one more game to get ready for their rivalry matchup against Michigan. Standing between the Buckeyes and Wolverines are the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers.

Rutgers coach Greg Schiano, formerly OSU's defensive coordinator, has uncharacteristically seen his squad struggle on defense this year. There are only 29 teams that give up more points per game.

Offensively, the Scarlet Knights have the No. 22 ranked passing attack led by senior quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis.

Still, Ohio State's biggest hurdle today may be the team's health as the status of Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate could force the Buckeyes to rely on their wide receiver depth.

Follow along with updates from today's game below.

Big Ten scoreboard

When does the Skull Session start, and other important pregame scheduling notes

• 5 a.m.: Parking lots open, tailgating starts

• 9:40 a.m.: TBDBITL performs at the Skull Session | Stream here

• 10 a.m. Stadium gates open

• Noon.: Kickoff

Ohio State vs Rutgers time today

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 22

• Time: Noon

• Location: Ohio Stadium (Columbus, Ohio)

What channel is Ohio State vs Rutgers on today?

• Streaming: FOX | Streaming on Fubo

• Radio: 97.1 FM/1460 AM

The broadcast team features Gus Johnson calling the action, Joel Klatt providing commentary and Jenny Taft reporting from the sidelines.

The radio announcers are Paul Keels (play-by-play), Jim Lachey (color analyst) and Dom Tiberi (sideline reporter).

Ohio State vs Rutgers history

Ohio State is 10-0 vs. Rutgers. Rutgers coach Greg Schiano was the Buckeyes' defensive coordinator from 2016-18. He and Day were on Urban Meyer's staff together and remain friends, even if there last meeting at Ohio Stadium got a little heated.

Ohio State vs Rutgers predictions

Here is what our experts at The Columbus Dispatch think about today's game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

• Joey Kaufman, Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State 45, Rutgers 14 | The Scarlet Knights have been more competitive against Ohio State since Greg Schiano’s return in 2020, but they have not been within 19 points of the Buckeyes in any of their losses, and don’t expect the gap to be any closer this weekend. Despite the balance and efficiency of their offense, which could be the best Ohio State has seen since Washington, their defense is among the worst in the FBS, giving up at least 20 points in each Big Ten game. Ohio State will have little trouble moving the ball in another rout.

• Rob Oller, Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State 49, Rutgers 3 | Injuries to top receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate could limit the scoring output, but the Buckeyes have enough other weapons, including slot receiver Brandon Inniss, tight end Max Klare and tailback Bo Jackson, to give quarterback Julian Sayin all the ammunition needed to come close to hanging half a hundred on the Scarlet Knights. Anticipate another strong rushing performance from OSU, because Rutgers' run defense is especially porous. As for the Buckeyes' defense, the main goal is not a shutout but to keep everyone healthy for Michigan.

• Brianna Mac Kay, Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State 38, Rutgers 14 | The Buckeyes could be without their two top receivers, Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate, as they're both dealing with injuries that Ryan Day is remaining tight-lipped about. If the status for the two players ends up being unavailable or limited on Saturday, the offense will be impacted, but the Buckeyes proved they can find other solutions during their 48-10 victory over UCLA. Factor in Rutgers having the worst rushing defense in the Big Ten, allowing nearly 200 yards on the ground per game, Ohio State should be able to have another productive day.

• Dan Aulbach, Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State 42, Rutgers 17 | As Ryan Day said in his press conference early in the week, not one player on the current roster has made it to the Big Ten Championship. The gas pedal will be pushed against the Scarlet Knights, but the bigger battle is keeping key players healthy for a likely playoff run. Expect another efficient day on the ground from Ohio State running backs as the wide receiver room gets healthy.

Ohio State vs Rutgers betting odds

Spread: Ohio State by 31.5

Over/under: 54.5

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Nov. 21.

Ohio State vs Rutgers injury updates

Ohio State beat UCLA handily without wide receiver Carnell Tate, who was out for a second straight week, and with Jeremiah Smith on the sidelines for the entire second half. He was seen limping after the game.

Offensive linemen Josh Padilla was still hobbled, and running back CJ Donaldson was hurt.

OSU's policy is to withhold details about injuries, and coach Ryan Day was unwilling to provide timelines on when those players might return.

The Buckeyes' official availability report is released closer to game time, and we should know more about the status of those players when that happens.

Ohio State vs Rutgers weather update

According to weather.gov, it will be cloudy through mid-morning and start clearing around game time. The high will be around 51 degrees.

Ohio State football schedule 2025

• Aug. 30: Ohio State 14, Texas 7 | Record 1-0

• Sept. 6: Ohio State 70, Grambling 0 | Record 2-0

• Sept. 13: Ohio State 37, Ohio 9 | Record 3-0

• Sept. 27: Ohio State 24, Washington 6 | Record 4-0

• Oct. 4: Ohio State 42, Minnesota 3 | Record 5-0

• Oct. 11: Ohio State 34, Illinois 16 | Record 6-0

• Oct. 18: Ohio State 34, Wisconsin 0 | Record 7-0

• Nov. 1: Ohio State 38, Penn State 14 | Record 8-0

• Nov. 8: Ohio State 34, Purdue 10 | Record 9-0

• Nov. 15: Ohio State 48, UCLA 10 | Record 10-0

• Nov. 22: Ohio State vs. Rutgers; Ohio Stadium; Columbus, Ohio

• Nov. 30: Ohio State at Michigan; Michigan Stadium; Ann Arbor, Michigan (noon on FOX)

Rutgers football schedule 2025

• Aug. 28: Rutgers 34, Ohio 31 | Record 1-0

• Sept. 6: Rutgers 45, Miami (Ohio) 17 | Record 2-0

• Sept. 13: Rutgers 60, Norfolk State 10 | Record 3-0

• Sept. 19: Iowa 38, Rutgers 28 | Record 3-1

• Sept. 27: Minnesota 31, Rutgers 28 | Record 3-2

• Oct. 10: Washington 38, Rutgers 19 | Record 3-3

• Oct. 18: Oregon 56, Rutgers 10 | Record 3-4

• Oct. 25: Rutgers 27, Purdue 24 | Record 4-4

• Nov. 1: Illinois 35, Rutgers 13 | Record 4-5

• Nov. 8: Rutgers 35, Maryland 20 | Record 5-5

• Nov. 22: Rutgers at Ohio State; Ohio Stadium; Columbus, Ohio

• Nov. 28: Rutgers vs. Penn State; SHI Stadium; Piscataway, New Jersey

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