Two of the biggest powerhouses in college football collide this November, when reigning national champion Ohio State hosts Penn State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. SEC fans and NCAA analysts alike have circled the game on their calendars as one of the best matchups of the 2025-26 FBS season.
Tickets have been in high demand for this epic clash of NCAA titans, which could very well be a sneak preview of the 2026 National Championship Game. As of early July, Ohio State is +600 on DraftKings to win it all, while Penn State is +800.
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The Buckeyes lost only two games in the entire 2025-26 season, cruised through the CFP and defeated Notre Dame in the championship game. They return key players like Jeremiah Smith, Caleb Downs and Jermaine Matthews but they did lose multiple difference-makers to the NFL. Will Ohio State be able to stay dominant?
Penn State also lost a big piece — elite pass-rusher and No. 2 overall pick Abdul Carter — but the Nittany Lions might still be as stacked as Ohio State was last year. With Drew Allar at QB, a stellar running back room and offensive line, and fantastic coaching, this team could present Ohio State's biggest home test of the season.
Want to experience this rivalry game in person? Here's everything you need to know about the Buckeyes vs. Nittany Lions in 2025, including kickoff date and time and links to the best and cheapest tickets.
Ohio State vs. Penn State 2025 tickets
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Ohio State and Penn State clash at Ohio Stadium in Columbus in November. Tickets are available now on StubHub, and they're in high demand.
Ticket prices start at $227 each. Lower-bowl tickets begin in the range of $800-$1,000 per ticket.
Click the link below for the most up-to-date prices and seat availability.
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Ohio State vs. Penn State 2025 date, time
- Date: Sat., Nov. 1
- Time: TBA
Ohio State hosts the Nittany Lions on the first day of November. The kickoff time has yet to be announced, as it will likely be one of the best games of the week (and maybe the entire regular season). It's very likely this ends up a primetime clash, and it will absolutely air on national television.
The Buckeyes lead the all-time head-to-head matchup with the Nittany Lions 25-14, and they have won each of the past eight meetings.
Ohio Stadium seating map for Ohio State vs. Penn State 2025
Here's the seating map for Ohio Stadium for the Ohio State-Penn State game this season:
Ohio State football schedule 2025
Here's the full schedule for the Buckeyes' 2025 season. You can purchase tickets for any Ohio State football game here.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Sat, Aug. 30 | vs. Texas | 12:00 p.m. |
| Sat, Sep. 6 | vs. Grambling State | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sat, Sep. 13 | vs. Ohio | 7:00 p.m. |
| Sat, Sep. 27 | at Washington | TBD |
| Sat, Oct. 4 | vs. Minnesota | TBD |
| Sat, Oct. 11 | at Illinois | TBD |
| Sat, Oct. 18 | at Wisconsin | TBD |
| Sat, Nov. 1 | vs. Penn State | TBD |
| Sat, Nov. 8 | at Purdue | TBD |
| Sat, Nov. 15 | vs. UCLA | TBD |
| Sat, Nov. 22 | vs. Rutgers | TBD |
| Sat, Nov. 29 | at Michigan | 12:00 p.m. |
Penn State football schedule 2025
Below is a breakdown of the Nittany Lions' 2025 football schedule. You can buy tickets for every game of the season here.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Sat., Aug. 30 | vs. Nevada | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sat., Sept. 6 | vs. FIU | Noon |
| Sat., Sept. 13 | vs. Villanova | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sat., Sept. 27 | vs. Oregon | 7:30 p.m. |
| Sat., Oct. 4 | at UCLA | TBD |
| Sat., Oct. 11 | vs. Northwestern | TBD |
| Sat., Oct. 18 | at Iowa | TBD |
| Sat., Nov. 1 | at Ohio State | TBD |
| Sat., Nov. 8 | vs. Indiana | TBD |
| Sat., Nov. 15 | at Michigan State | TBD |
| Sat., Nov. 22 | vs. Nebraska | TBD |
| Sat., Nov. 29 | at Rutgers | TBD |