Overview
- Both programs published downloadable 2026 schedules on Saturday, Sept. 5, confirming kickoff times and national TV windows for their season openers.
- Ohio State’s schedule lists a Sept. 5 home opener against Ball State at 12:30 p.m. on BTN and presents the Buckeyes as the preseason No. 1 under coach Ryan Day.
- Oregon’s schedule lists a Sept. 5 home opener against Boise State at 3:30 p.m. on CBS and notes the return of QB Dante Moore with Dan Lanning entering his fifth season.
- Each printable schedule includes the Big Ten Championship on Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. on FOX, a date broadcasters and teams will use to plan for playoff positioning.
- The Sporting News published the schedules and Yahoo Sports republished them, giving fans downloadable calendars and locking broadcast details that affect travel plans, national exposure and early-season viewing choices.