Ohio State will host Notre Dame in a highly anticipated matchup on November 16, 2025. The game, marking the first contest between these two storied programs this season, will take place at Value City Arena, with a tip-off scheduled for 12:30 p.m. It will be broadcast live on FS1.
Buckeyes to Face Notre Dame
This game is part of an exciting weekend honoring Ohio State legend Jerry Lucas. A statue of Lucas will be unveiled outside the arena on Friday, followed by a ceremonial ringing of the Victory Bell during Saturday’s football game. On Sunday, Lucas will participate in the halftime festivities, dotting the “I” in Script Ohio with the Ohio State Fall Athletics Band.
Game Details
- Date: November 16, 2025
- Time: 12:30 p.m.
- Venue: Value City Arena, Columbus, Ohio
- TV: FS1
- Radio: Ohio State Radio Network via Learfield
This matchup is the first in a home-and-home series, with a subsequent game scheduled for December 12, 2025, in South Bend. Historically, Ohio State leads the series against Notre Dame with a record of 9 wins to 4 losses, and the Buckeyes have triumphed in their last three encounters, with the Irish’s last victory dating back to 1973.
Ohio State’s Strong Start
Ohio State has begun the season on a high note, securing three consecutive home wins against IU Indy, Purdue Fort Wayne, and Appalachian State. The Buckeyes are averaging an impressive 95.7 points per game and stand sixth in the nation for effective field goal percentage at 66.4%.
- Bruce Thornton, leading scorer, averaging 25.7 points per game.
- Thornton boasts a shooting percentage exceeding 70% from the floor and over 56% from three-point range.
- John Mobley Jr. averages 17.0 points and leads with 5.0 assists per game.
- Brandon Noel, a transfer forward, contributes significantly, recently achieving 30 career double-doubles.
For the upcoming month, Ohio State will face three more Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) teams, including a matchup against Pittsburgh and a notable game against North Carolina on December 20 in the CBS Sports Classic in Atlanta.
Notre Dame’s Performance
Like the Buckeyes, Notre Dame has also secured three wins at home to start the season. The Irish have demonstrated strong offensive capabilities, shooting better than 42% from beyond the arc.
- Markus Burton leads Notre Dame with an average of 19.3 points per game.
- Carson Towt ranks fifth nationally in rebounds per game, averaging 13.3 rebounds.
This face-off promises to be a thrilling contest between two powerful teams. Fans can expect an energetic atmosphere as Ohio State takes the court against the Irish in a pivotal early-season game.
