It’s the Kent State Golden Flashes versus the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 19, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 12:00 PM ET
- Location: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH
- TV Channels: FOX
How to Watch Kent State vs. Ohio State on September 19, 2026
You can watch the Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Kent State Golden Flashes live on DIRECTV on FOX on September 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET.
Kent State (1-1) at No. 6 Ohio State (1-1) — Game Preview
Kent State (1-1) travels to Ohio Stadium on September 19, 2026 to face No. 6 Ohio State (1-1), a matchup that pits a Big Ten heavyweight against an unranked visitor looking to make its mark on the road.
Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin has been sharp through the season’s first three weeks, completing 38 of 57 passes for 598 yards and four touchdowns against just one interception. Running back Bo Jackson complements him on the ground, carrying 28 times for 157 yards and a touchdown, giving the Buckeyes balance between the run and the pass. Kent State counters with quarterback Dru DeShields, who has thrown for 316 yards and a touchdown on 28-of-45 passing but has also been intercepted twice, a number the Golden Flashes will need to bring down against the Big Ten defense in front of them.
Wide receiver Wayne Harris has given DeShields a steady target, catching eight passes for 106 yards and a touchdown of his own. Kent State linebacker Rocco Nicholl brings two sacks off the edge, while Ohio State defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. has one sack of his own, and both figure to factor into how much time each quarterback gets in the pocket.
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What Time is the Kent State vs. Ohio State Game Today?
The Kent State vs. Ohio State game starts at 12:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Kent State vs. Ohio State?
You can watch Kent State vs. Ohio State on FOX.
Players to Watch: Kent State vs. Ohio State
Kent State
Dru DeShields — QB. DeShields has completed 28 of 45 passes for 316 yards and a touchdown this season, showing the arm to push the ball downfield even as he adjusts to Big Ten-caliber pressure. His two interceptions on the year point to decision-making that will need to tighten up on the road against a ranked opponent.
Wide receiver Wayne Harris has been Kent State’s most productive target, hauling in eight catches for 106 yards and a touchdown. He gives DeShields a reliable option on third down and figures to see early looks as the Golden Flashes try to establish rhythm.
Anchoring the Kent State defense is Rocco Nicholl, a linebacker who already has two sacks on the season. Getting after the quarterback will be his assignment again against an Ohio State offensive line built to protect Sayin.
Ohio State
Julian Sayin — QB. Sayin has completed 38 of 57 passes for 598 yards and four touchdowns with just one interception, a level of efficiency that has the Ohio State passing game clicking early in the season. His downfield accuracy gives the Buckeyes an answer for whatever coverage Kent State shows.
Behind him, running back Bo Jackson has carried the ball 28 times for 157 yards and a touchdown, giving Ohio State balance when defenses key on the passing game. That workload figures to grow against a Kent State front trying to slow down both phases at once.
Kenyatta Jackson Jr. — DE. The defensive end has one sack on the season and headlines an Ohio State pass rush tasked with turning DeShields’ early-season interception habit into a bigger problem for Kent State.
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