For some of us fall means one thing... the return of football. Need help planning for game day? Score the need-to-know info before you go nuts for the Bucks.Personalize this for your MKT

Can't-miss gamesAdd 2-3 of the top games of the season. Think: Rivalries, top opponents, homecoming games
If you're a true BuckeyesAdd your team name fan, then you know every game is a can't-miss game. But these games are next level.

October 12 vs. Oregon | Away | This is the first year the Ducks are part of the Big Ten Conference. These dominant teams haven't faced off since 2021, when the Bucks fell short.
November 30 vs. Michigan | Home | Said to be the biggest rivalry in all of college sports — OSU is looking for redemption on Ohio Stadium turf.

Browse the full schedule, including the season opener on August 31 against Akron.

Know before you go
Have tickets to watch the Buckeyes in person? Before you put on your buckeye necklaces, there are a couple need-to-knows about Ohio Stadium.
Add a couple grafs about parking, tailgating, or other general stadium rules

Parking | Parking is always stressful, especially with 100,000 other fans involved. Save this map of available garages and surface lots near the stadium.
Stadium rules | Familiarize yourself with the rules, including no bags or purses of any size and no cash payments for parking, concessions, or merchandise.

Wear comfortable shoes and plan on standing at the Varsity Club tailgates. | Photo by @thevarsityclub

Players to root forOptional: Pick two players to shine a light on.

Will Howard — who had a four-year career at Kansas State — will be OSU's starting quarterback. Howard formerly led the Wildcats to the Big 12 title in 2022.

Another star for your radar is wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, who was recently named one of the team captains. Egbuka needs 78 receptions to break the school record, and he comes into the season with 14 touchdowns.

Where to watchShare 2-3 spots that are known for tailgates/showing the games. If you have a story like this already, cut this section and link to your story elsewhere in the lead
Here are spots where you're sure to be surrounded by fellow Buckeyes:

Varsity Club: The Lane Avenue bar shuts down its parking lot for tailgating and fills it with drink tents and a stage with live performers.
The Little Bar: This is another great spot for a massive parking lot party, with the games playing on a large TVs both inside and outside.