Buckeyes' 2026-27 Nonconference Preview | Columbus News

Ohio State men’s basketball kicks off 2026-27 with a wild away opener against BYU, then hosts Youngstown State — their second road start in three years. Of 12 nonconference games, eight are at home in Columbus, including marquee matchups against UConn, Vanderbilt, Notre Dame, and Kansas. They also play two October exhibition games, including an outdoor showdown vs. Cincinnati. After a first-round NCAA exit to TCU last season, fans are eager to see how this squad stacks up early — and the Big Ten schedule is already locked, though exact dates remain TBD. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1941c283ba0ca76f