The Ohio State football spring schedule is coming to a close.
After 14 spring practices at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, the Buckeyes will take the field at Ohio Stadium for their annual spring game. Ohio State will open the 2024 fall season against Akron Aug. 31 at Ohio Stadium.
After ending the 2023 season with back-to-back losses to Michigan and Missouri, the Buckeyes will take the field with additions including five-star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, Kansas State transfer quarterback Will Howard, Mississippi transfer running back Quinshon Judkins and Alabama transfer safety Caleb Downs.
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Ohio State will also play without players such as wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and defensive lineman Michael Hall Jr. who have each entered the 2024 NFL draft.
Follow along for updates from Ohio Stadium during the 2024 Ohio State spring game.
When is Ohio State 2024 season opener?
Ohio State will take on Akron at Ohio Stadium Aug. 31.
Diante Griffin ends Ohio State spring game with interception
Diante Griffin recorded Ohio State's fourth interception in the final seconds of the 2024 spring game.
The Ohio State offense beat the OSU defense in the 2024 spring game, helped by touchdown runs by Sam Williams-Dixon, James Peoples and TC Caffey. Devin Brown also threw a touchdown pass.
TC Caffey scores goal-line touchdown in fourth quarter
Another Ohio State running back has scored a touchdown.
TC Caffey scored the Buckeyes' fourth touchdown of the spring game, the third by an OSU running back along with Sam Williams-Dixon and James Peoples.
Sam Williams-Dixon adds to Ohio State touchdown total
Another Ohio State freshman has scored.
Sam Williams-Dixon scored the Buckeyes' third touchdown of the day, finding a massive hole in the middle of the offensive line and taking it 15 yards for the score. Williams-Dixon is the second freshman running back to score after James Peoples scored earlier in the third quarter.
Air Noland enters Ohio State spring game
Air Noland made his Ohio State debut in the middle of the third quarter.
Noland was the fifth scholarship Ohio State quarterback to play Saturday behind Will Howard, Lincoln Kienholz, Devin Brown and Julian Sayin.
James Peoples scores Ohio State touchdown
Another Ohio State freshman is making an impact during Saturday's spring game.
Running back James Peoples scored OSU's second touchdown of the day.
Ohio State spring game attendance
Ohio State has announced its attendance for the 2024 spring game.
On Saturday, 80,012 people attended the Buckeyes' scrimmage at Ohio Stadium.
Ohio State QBs record third interception
Lincoln Kienholz throws Ohio State's third interception of the day to walk-on defensive back Brenton "Inky" Jones.
Kienholz has thrown two interceptions. Julian Sayin also has an interception.
Jaylen McClain intercepts Julian Sayin pass at end of first half
An Ohio State early enrollee is making plays in the secondary.
Safety Jaylen McClain intercepted a pass from former five-star quarterback recruit Julian Sayin at the end of the first half.
“He’s a hitter," Bill Fitzgerald, McClain's former coach at Seton Hall Prep, said. "He can come down and really knock you back. And he can cover. He can cover as well as a corner… He can cover in the slot, he can blitz. He can cover punts. He’ll be on the punt team in protection, so he’s going to have a role on special teams too, and it’s not a tedious thing for him. He wants to do that.... He loves to play. It doesn’t matter where he’s playing.”
Devin Brown scores first touchdown of spring game
Devin Brown has scored OSU's first touchdown of the day.
The Ohio State quarterback found Brennan Schramm on a slant for a touchdown. Brown completed all three of his passes on the scoring drive for 50 yards while also adding a 10-yard drive.
Emeka Egbuka makes highlight-reel catch
Emeka Egbuka is making his presence felt in the Ohio State spring game, securing a one-handed sideline catch from quarterback Will Howard.
Brady Quinn compares Jeremiah Smith to LeBron James
Brady Quinn did not calm expectations for Ohio State freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.
"I don't want this to sound like an overstatement talking about Jeremiah Smith," Quinn said. "But I live in the south Florida area. I had the chance to go watch him play at Chaminade Madonna. And it really reminded me of another guy in my class coming out of high school: LeBron James. That's how dominant he was. That's how so many years ahead of most young men (he is) at this age. I know what comes from that statement. But I know this young man is going to tear up college football."
Ohio State adds second 2025 commit during spring game
2025 three-star safety Cody Haddad committed to Ohio State Saturday during the Bckeyes' spring game, choosing the Buckeyes over programs such as Texas A&M, Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota. Haddad initially committed to Wisconsin Jan. 17, but ended his commitment April 1.
Lincoln Kienholz takes second drive for Ohio State offense
Lincoln Kienholz is the second Ohio State quarterback to play during the spring game. Lines up with the second team along with running back James Peoples in the backfield.
Seth McLaughlin, Carson Hinzman both start for Ohio State offensive line
Seth McLaughlin and Carson Hinzman started with the first-team offensive line Saturday. McLaughlin was at center and Hinzman was at right guard.
Jayden Bonsu starts at safety with first-team defense
With Lathan Ransom out, Jayden Bonsu started alongside Caleb Downs in the Ohio State backfield Saturday afternoon.
Will Howard takes field with Ohio State first-team offense
Will Howard is the first Ohio State quarterback to take the field Saturday.
The Kansas State transfer is one of five scholarship quarterbacks on the roster along with Devin Brown, Air Noland, Lincoln Kienholz and Julian Sayin.
Ohio State roster: What numbers are Jeremiah Smith, OSU early enrollees wearing?
Here’s a look at what number each early enrollee in Ohio State’s 2024 class will be wearing Saturday:
- WR Jeremiah Smith: No. 4
- CB Aaron Scott Jr.: No. 5
- QB Air Noland: No. 12
- CB Bryce West: No. 12
- CB Miles Lockhart: No. 13
- SAF Jaylen McClain: No. 18
- RB James Peoples: No. 20
- LB Garrett Stover: No. 23
- RB Sam Williams-Dixon: No. 24
- LB Payton Pierce: No. 35
- OL Ian Moore: No. 69
- OL Deontae Armstrong: No. 72
- OL Devontae Armstrong: No. 73
- DL Eric Mensah: No. 90
- DL Eddrick Houston: No. 96
Is Dallan Hayden playing in Ohio State spring game?
Ohio State will reportedly lose running back Dallan Hayden to the transfer portal once the next transfer window opens April 15.
Hayden was not in attendance for the Buckeyes' open spring practice Friday at Ohio Stadium.
Ja'Had Carter also out for Ohio State
Lathan Ransom will not be the only safety missing Saturday's spring game.
Ja'Had Carter was also seen on the sideline in shorts and is likely unavailable for Saturday's exhibition.
OSU football roster: What numbers are Will Howard, Caleb Downs, Ohio State transfers wearing?
Here’s a look at what number each Ohio State transfer will be wearing Saturday:
- RB Quinshon Judkins: No. 1
- SAF Caleb Downs: No. 2
- QB Julian Sayin: No. 10
- QB Will Howard: No. 18
- LB Joey Velazquez: No. 39
- P Hadi Jawad: No. 39
- OL Seth McLaughlin: No. 56
- TE Will Kacmarek: No. 89
Which Ohio State starters left after the 2023 season?
Ohio State is losing 10 starters from its 2023 roster.
- QB Kyle McCord
- RG Matthew Jones
- TE Cade Stover
- WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
- WR Julian Fleming
- DT Michael Hall Jr.
- SAF Josh Proctor
- LB Tommy Eichenberg
- LB Steele Chambers
- P Jesse Mirco
Ohio State football recruiting: Who is at the spring game?
Ohio State will hold one of its biggest recruiting weekends of the spring Saturday at Ohio Stadium.
The Buckeyes will reportedly host each commitment in the 2025 class except four-star defensive lineman London Merritt, who was just in Columbus March 29-31, and four-star tight end Nate Roberts, who committed Saturday. 2026 five-star wide receiver commitment Chris Henry Jr. is also expected to attend Saturday’s scrimmage.
2025 four-star safety and recent Wisconsin decommit Cody Haddad is also expected to visit Ohio State for Saturday’s spring game along with 2026 five-star defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart, the No. 1 player in the country, and 2025 five-star safety Jonah Williams.
2025 five-star wide receiver and LSU commit Dakorien Moore was reportedly scheduled to attend Saturday's spring game. According to 247Sports, Moore will be forced to reschedule due to a track meet and will visit Ohio State the weekend of April 27.
Chip Kelly, Carlos Locklyn make Ohio State debut
Ohio State will have four coaches make their debut at the spring game Saturday.
Here’s which coaches Ryan Day has added to his staff this past offseason:
- Chip Kelly — offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach
- Carlos Locklyn — running backs coach
- Matt Guerrieri — safeties coach
- James Laurinaitis — linebackers coach
What happened at the Ohio State 2023 spring game?
In front of more than 75,000 fans, the Ohio State defense prevailed against quarterback Kyle McCord and the OSU offense in the 2023 spring game.
McCord led the offense on three three-and-outs in four possessions and did not record a first-half score. Chip Trayanum scored the Buckeyes’ only offensive touchdown in the first half.
Trayanum, wide receiver Kyion Grayes, wide receiver Carnell Tate, wide receiver Noah Rogers and two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin scored touchdowns for the Buckeyes’ offense in the spring game. Griffin’s score was a part of a ceremony in the second half.
How long is the OSU spring game 2024?
The first three quarters will be 12-15 minutes with play clock stoppage. The fourth quarter will last 10 minutes with a running clock. There will also be a 10-minute halftime period.
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Here is who is projected to miss Ohio State’s spring game Saturday afternoon:
- WR Brandon Inniss
- SAF Malik Hartford
- SAF Kourt Williams III
- LB Payton Pierce
- CB Bryce West
- OL Miles Walker
- SAF Lathan Ransom (will warm up, but not play)
- WR Reis Stocksdale
- CB Lorenzo Styles Jr.
Ohio State adds 2025 commitment before spring game
Ohio State's spring game recruiting success continued Saturday morning.,
2025 four-star tight end Nate Roberts committed to the Buckeyes, joining players such as quarterback Tavien St. Clair, offensive tackle Carter Lowe and wide receiver De'zie Jones in the class.
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2024 four-star tight end Max LeBlanc committed to Ohio State right before last season's spring game.
Ohio State spring game scoring
Scoring for the 2024 Ohio State spring game will be the same as years past.
The Ohio State offense will face the OSU defense Saturday. Offensive scoring will be traditional: touchdowns, extra points and field goals.
Here’s how defensive scoring will work:
- Touchdown: 6 points (before extra point)
- Turnover: 3 points
- Three-and-out: 3 points
- Sack: 2
- Forced punt: 1 point
When is the Ohio State spring game?
Kickoff:12 p.m., April 13; Ohio Stadium
Ohio State spring game TV schedule
The Ohio State spring game is heading to network TV.
Ohio State will have its spring game broadcast on Fox at noon April 13. Fox will also air Michigan football's spring game at noon April 20.
Who is calling the OSU spring game?
Urban Meyer will be back at Ohio Stadium for the OSU spring game.
Here's who is on the call for Fox:
- Jason Benetti (play-by-play)
- Urban Meyer (commentary)
- Brady Quinn (commentary)
- Jenny Taft (sideline)
- Joel Klatt (sideline)
Ohio State spring game streaming information
The game will be available on any platform that offers Fox such as YouTubeTV, Hulu Live and Fubo TV, whichoffers a free trial.
The game will also be available on the Fox Sports app.
Will the Ohio State spring game be broadcast on the radio?
The game will be carried on the Ohio State Sports Radio Network on WBNS-FM/AM (97.1/1460).
Here's who will be on the call:
- Paul Keels (play-by-play)
- Jim Lachey (commentary)
OSU football schedule 2024
- Aug. 31: Ohio State vs. Akron; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
- Sept. 7: Ohio State vs. Western Michigan; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
- Sept. 21: Ohio State vs. Marshall; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
- Sept. 28: Ohio State at Michigan State; Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Michigan
- Oct. 5: Ohio State vs. Iowa; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
- Oct. 12: Ohio State at Oregon; Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon
- Oct. 26: Ohio State vs. Nebraska; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
- Nov. 2: Ohio State at Penn State; Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania
- Nov. 9: Ohio State vs. Purdue; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
- Nov. 16: Ohio State at Northwestern
- Nov. 23: Ohio State vs. Indiana; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
- Nov. 30: Ohio State vs. Michigan; Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
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