Fox to Air Texas, Michigan vs. Ohio State in 2025

Fox Sports will broadcast two major Ohio State football games in 2025: the season opener against Texas and the annual rivalry game against Michigan. The Ohio State-Texas matchup is a rematch of the previous season's College Football Playoff semifinal, expected to feature debut quarterbacks Arch Manning and Jeremiah Smith and draw significant viewership despite fan disappointment over a noon kickoff as part of Fox's 'Big Noon Kickoff' strategy. The Ohio State-Michigan game, which Fox has aired every year since 2017, will be played in Ann Arbor and is set for a noon kickoff for the 18th consecutive year. Michigan enters the rivalry on a four-game win streak. Fox's continued dominance in college football broadcasting is driven by its Big Ten media rights deal and its focus on maximizing ratings with midday slots for marquee games. Some fans and stakeholders have expressed concerns about the impact of these scheduling decisions on tradition.