Ohio State Buckeyes Host UCLA Bruins in College Football Showdown

Columbus, Ohio — The Ohio State Buckeyes look to extend their perfect season to 10-0 when they host the UCLA Bruins on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. ET at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State, currently ranked No. 1, boasts a 9-0 record and is favored to win against the 3-6 Bruins.

The game will be televised nationally on NBC, with Noah Eagle and Todd Blackledge calling the action. Fans can also catch the matchup via various streaming services, some of which offer free trials for new users.

Head coach Ryan Day emphasizes the importance of staying focused, telling reporters, “We’ve done nothing. We have to make sure we all understand that.” Day’s comments follow his team’s impressive performance, winning their last six Big Ten games by an average margin of 26.2 points.

Ohio State’s quarterback, Julian Sayin, leads the nation with an 80.9% completion rate. His top target, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, has 65 receptions for 862 yards and 10 touchdowns this season. Day notes that both players understand the team’s success is paramount to their personal achievements.

Interim UCLA coach Tim Skipper is aware of the challenge ahead, especially after the Bruins’ 56-6 loss at Indiana on Oct. 25. “We have to take care of us,” Skipper stressed. “The big message from that game to this one will be starting fast.”

UCLA’s quarterback, Nico Iamaleava, returns to Ohio Stadium after starting against Ohio State last season when he played for Tennessee. Despite his team’s struggles, he is known for his strong rushing ability, accumulating 474 yards so far this season.

Due to precautionary reasons, Ohio State’s wide receiver Carnell Tate may miss another game. The team will likely rotate multiple players at the right guard position as they finalize their starting lineup.

A win would secure coach Day a sixth season with at least 10 victories, surpassing legends Woody Hayes and John Cooper. Ohio State aims to maintain their momentum with tough matchups against Rutgers and Michigan on the horizon.