Two teams with conference title aspirations — and beyond — clash in Columbus in college football Week 3 as CUSA frontrunner Western Kentucky Hilltoppers goes on the road to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes.
What time is the Ohio State vs. Western Kentucky game? How can you watch? What are the latest betting odds? You’re in the right place to get the answers to those questions!
What Time is the Ohio State vs. Western Kentucky Game?
- Time/Date
4:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 - Location
Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH - TV Channel
FuboTV, FOX - Current Betting Odds
Spread: Ohio State -28
Moneyline: Ohio State -5000, Western Kentucky +1800
Over/Under: 64
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Ohio State Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time | Result | TV | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Sep 2 | @ Indiana | 3:30 PM ET | W, 23-3 | CBS | |
| Saturday, Sep 9 | vs. Youngstown State | 12:00 PM ET | W, 35-7 | BTN | |
| Saturday, Sep 16 | vs. Western Kentucky | 4:00 PM ET | FOX | Buy now | |
| Saturday, Sep 23 | @ Notre Dame | 7:30 PM ET | NBC | Buy now | |
| Saturday, Oct 7 | vs. Maryland | TBD | Buy now | ||
| Saturday, Oct 14 | @ Purdue | TBD | Buy now | ||
| Saturday, Oct 21 | vs. Penn State | TBD | Buy now | ||
| Saturday, Oct 28 | @ Wisconsin | TBD | Buy now | ||
| Saturday, Nov 4 | @ Rutgers | TBD | Buy now | ||
| Saturday, Nov 11 | vs. Michigan State | 7:30 PM ET | NBC | Buy now | |
| Saturday, Nov 18 | vs. Minnesota | TBD | Buy now | ||
| Saturday, Nov 25 | @ Michigan | 12:00 PM ET | FOX | Buy now |
A first-ever clash with Western Kentucky awaits Ohio State in college football Week 3 as the Buckeyes seek to kickstart their 2023 campaign. They may be 2-0 through the opening two weekends of the season, but Ryan Day’s team has been far from impressive.
The decision to name Kyle McCord the starter late in the process has seen a rusty start offensively.
Ohio State will look to build on a 35-7 win against Youngstown State in what could be a high-scoring affair against Western Kentucky. With Notre Dame as their remaining non-conference opponent, the Hilltoppers represent the last non-Power Five program the Buckeyes face this fall.
Don’t make the mistake of thinking that means that WKU will be an easy win, however.
Western Kentucky Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time | Result | TV | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Sep 2 | vs. South Florida | 3:30 PM ET | W, 41-21 | CBSSN | |
| Saturday, Sep 9 | vs. Houston Christian | 7:00 PM ET | W, 55-22 | ESPN+ | |
| Saturday, Sep 16 | @ Ohio State | 4:00 PM ET | FOX | Buy now | |
| Saturday, Sep 23 | @ Troy | 7:00 PM ET | Buy now | ||
| Thursday, Sep 28 | vs. Middle Tennessee | 7:30 PM ET | CBSSN | Buy now | |
| Thursday, Oct 5 | @ Louisiana Tech | 8:00 PM ET | ESPNU | Buy now | |
| Tuesday, Oct 17 | @ Jacksonville State | 7:30 PM ET | ESPNU | Buy now | |
| Tuesday, Oct 24 | vs. Liberty | 7:30 PM ET | ESPNU | Buy now | |
| Saturday, Nov 4 | @ UTEP | 9:00 PM ET | Buy now | ||
| Saturday, Nov 11 | vs. New Mexico State | 3:30 PM ET | Buy now | ||
| Saturday, Nov 18 | vs. Sam Houston | 3:30 PM ET | Buy now | ||
| Saturday, Nov 25 | @ Florida International | 3:00 PM ET | Buy now |
The Western Kentucky vs. Ohio State game is clearly the most difficult game on the Hilltoppers schedule, and for their players wanting to garner national attention, it might be the most important. Although they’ve never met the Buckeyes, they have 11 previous encounters against the Big Ten, resulting in an 0-11 headlined by five defeats against Indiana.
However, with Ohio State struggling to gain traction offensively, now might be the time to face them. Behind returning quarterback Austin Reed and a talented roster on both sides of the ball, the Hilltoppers are off to a 2-0 start.
They’ve yet to be held under 40 points this year and will provide a stern test for the Buckeyes defense before facing Troy in Week 4.