The short version: Oregon (5-3) visits No. 11 Ohio State (6-2) in the Horseshoe. Ohio State is expected to start a freshman QB with Julian Sayin out.

Game info
When	Sat, Nov. 7, 3:30 PM ET
TV	CBS (also on Paramount+)
Where	Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

Part 1: Watching at Home

How to watch

Kickoff is Sat, Nov. 7, 3:30 PM ET on CBS (also on Paramount+).

The storyline

Jeremiah Smith has over 1,000 receiving yards and 13 TDs. Freshman Luke Fahey is the likely QB. Ohio State leads the all-time series 10-2.

Key players

Team	Player	Season so far
OSU	WR Jeremiah Smith	1,067 rec. yards, 13 TD
OSU	RB Bo Jackson	637 rush yards, 4 TD
ORE	QB Dylan Raiola	1,097 pass yards, 9 TD
ORE	RB Jordon Davison	439 rush yards, 7 TD
ORE	WR Dakorien Moore	545 rec. yards, 6 TD

Season stats as of Nov. 1 from AP, ESPN and official team pages.

What to watch for

• The freshman QB. How does Ohio State’s offense look without Sayin?
• Smith against Oregon’s secondary.
• Oregon’s season. A road win would get the Ducks back on track.

Watch-party menu

• Buckeyes side: buckeye candies (peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate) and Cincinnati-style chili.
• Ducks side: smoked salmon dip and Pacific Northwest coffee.
• Timing: a 3:30 ET kickoff fits a late lunch.

Hosting a watch party? A slow cooker keeps the main dish warm all game, and party platters make serving easy. Keep drinks cold in a cooler so nobody misses a play. Hang a Ohio State Buckeyes flag or an Oregon Ducks flag for the house divided, and a soundbar helps you hear the crowd.

Part 2: Traveling to the Game

Heads up: Ohio Stadium has a no-bag policy, not a clear bag policy. Read the bag section below.

Gates and entry

Gates open 2 hours before kickoff. Enter through the gate listed on your ticket.

Bag policy

• No bags, clear or otherwise. Only a wallet, wristlet or clutch up to 5 x 8 x 1 inches.
• Medical and childcare items go through the Band Center entrance (between Gates 10–12) or the Press Entrance near Gate 23.

Parking and tailgating

• CampusParc lots open at 5 AM. They’re first-come, first-served, and you pay by card or phone only.
• Rates are $60 (premier), $40 (near the stadium) and $30 (farther out).
• Tailgating is allowed in designated lots, including the lots west of SR-315. Propane grills are OK, but charcoal grills and fire pits are not.

Where to eat and stay

Look at hotels in the Short North and downtown Columbus. Both are a quick ride to campus.

Weather

Columbus in November can be cold and windy, so dress warm. Check the National Weather Service forecast the day before.

Rules can change. Check the official athletics site during game week.

What to pack

Driving in? A phone mount and a car charger keep the directions running, and car games for kids help on a long drive. Flying in? A neck pillow helps on the flight, and a packable rain poncho fits in a pocket.

At the stadium: The Horseshoe allows no bags, just a small clutch or wristlet (up to 5 x 8 x 1 inches). Bring a seat cushion for the bleachers and a portable power bank so your phone ticket doesn’t die. It gets cold, so pack hand warmers and a stadium blanket.

Tailgating: Set up a 10×10 canopy (most lots cap tents at that size), some folding chairs and a cornhole set. Where the rules allow it, a portable propane grill takes care of lunch. Rep your team with Ohio State Buckeyes gear or Oregon Ducks gear.

Places near the stadium

Where to eat

• Buckeye Donuts: A campus classic on High Street, open 24/7.
• Varsity Club: A Buckeye sports bar on Lane Avenue.

Where to stay

• The Blackwell Inn: Ohio State’s on-campus hotel.
• Graduate by Hilton Columbus: On High Street in the Short North, near campus.

We checked that these places exist and have working official websites as of Nov. 2, 2026. Hours change on game weekends, so check before you go. These are not paid or affiliate links.

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Sources: CampusParc football parking, Ohio Stadium A-Z guide, 10TV 2026 guide, AP preview. Ranks from the AP Top 25 released Nov. 1, 2026. Times ET.

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