Ohio State's season-opening matchup with Cincinnati is officially set.
The Buckeyes will travel just over 100 miles south to take on the in-state rival Bearcats on Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2.
Game 1| The Stage is Set
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Ohio State will look for another season of defying expectations after losing the bulk of their production to graduation after last season. The Buckeyes will instead rely largely on a fresh roster of talented newcomers and unproven players this season.
It all begins against the Bearcats.