Ohio State vs. Wisconsin - Where to Watch Live, Game Time & More
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Posted on Oct 16, 2025 | 08:50am
In a topsy-turvy college football campaign, No. 1-ranked Ohio State will look to keep things rolling – and Wisconsin will look to pull off the season's latest upset – when the Badgers host the Buckeyes in a Big Ten battle on Saturday.
Head coach Ryan Day's Ohio State (6-0) is the winner of 10 straight, dating back to last winter's College Football Playoff. The reigning national champs are tied atop their conference standings with No. 3 Indiana (6-0).
Wisconsin, meanwhile, is one of five Big Ten teams that has yet to record a conference W this season. Head coach Luke Fickell's Badgers are 2-4 overall, and the losers of their last four, including last weekend's matchup against Iowa, a 37-0 wipeout.
Read on for everything you need to know about the Ohio State-Wisconsin game. Our playbook for the Week 8 college football showdown includes odds, a look at the key players, plus all the info you need to catch the Big Ten on CBS presentation live. Let's get this kicked off now.
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No. 1 Ohio State (6-0) vs. Wisconsin (2-4)
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Head coach Ryan Day's Ohio State (6-0) is the winner of 10 straight, dating back to last winter's College Football Playoff. The reigning national champs are tied atop their conference standings with No. 3 Indiana (6-0).
Wisconsin, meanwhile, is one of five Big Ten teams that has yet to record a conference W this season. Head coach Luke Fickell's Badgers are 2-4 overall, and the losers of their last four, including last weekend's matchup against Iowa, a 37-0 wipeout.
Read on for everything you need to know about the Ohio State-Wisconsin game. Our playbook for the Week 8 college football showdown includes odds, a look at the key players, plus all the info you need to catch the Big Ten on CBS presentation live. Let's get this kicked off now.
When is the Ohio State vs. Wisconsin game?
The Ohio State-Wisconsin game is Saturday. All the tune-in info you need is listed here:No. 1 Ohio State (6-0) vs. Wisconsin (2-4)
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 18
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Location: Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, Wisconsin
- Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+ with the Paramount+ Premium plan
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How to watch Ohio State vs. Wisconsin live on Paramount+?
You can watch Ohio State vs. Wisconsin live on Paramount+ when you have the Paramount+ Premium plan. The Paramount+ Premium plan gives you access to your live, local CBS TV station. All college football games airing live on CBS, stream live on Paramount+ with the Paramount+ Premium plan. Visit the Paramount+ Help Center for info on what Paramount+ plans are available, how much they cost, and what they offer.TV channel options for Ohio State vs. Wisconsin
You can watch the Ohio State vs. Wisconsin game on TV via your local CBS station using cable, satellite, or a digital antenna. Additionally, when you have a Paramount+ subscription with the Paramount+ Premium plan, you can watch the game live on your smart TV with the Paramount+ app.Matchup history Ohio State and Wisconsin
Heading into Saturday, Ohio State and Wisconsin have faced each other 86 times. Though both schools have storied college football histories, their head-to-head rivalry is all about Ohio State. The Buckeyes own the series with a 63-18-5 record, and are currently riding a 10-game win streak. The Badgers' last win over the crew from Columbus came at home in 2010.Key players to watch in Ohio State vs. Wisconsin
- ➡️ Among FBS schools, Ohio State sophomore quarterback Julian Sayin owns the nation's best completion percentage: .784 through his first six games. Last weekend against Illinois, Sayin was 19 for 27 in pass attempts, with two touchdowns.
- ➡️ As of publication, it was unclear who was going to start on Saturday at QB for Wisconsin. Billy Edwards Jr., the season-opening QB, Danny O'Neil, and Hunter Simmons have all started under center for the Badgers in 2025.
- ➡️ For more news and coverage, check out the Ohio State team page and Wisconsin team page on CBSSports.com.