Tip:Monday, 7 p.m. MST
Venue:Delta Center, Salt Lake City
TV:FS1
Streaming:foxsports.com/live
Radio:102.7 FM/1160 AM
Series:Ohio State leads 4-3 (last meeting: 1997)
For BYU:Finished 23-12 and 10th place in the Big 12 last season, rated No. 33 in preseason KenPom rankings.
For Ohio State:Finished 21-13 and eighth place in the Big Ten last season, rated No. 18 in preseason KenPom rankings.
BYU point guard Rob Wright III:Averaged 18.1 points and 4.6 assists per game for BYU last season.
Ohio State guard Justin Pippen:Averaged 14.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game at Cal last season.
BYU center Jaxon Kohler:Averaged 12.5 points and 8.5 rebounds per game at Michigan State last season.
Ohio State forward Amare Bynum:Averaged 9.7 points and 4.9 rebounds per game for Ohio State last season.
BYU forward Bruce Branch III:Rated as a five-star prospect and the No. 5 recruit nationally by 247 Sports, making collegiate debut.
Ohio State forward Anthony Thompson:Rated as a five-star prospect and the No. 9 recruit nationally by 247 Sports, making collegiate debut.
Here are a few stories to help get you ready for BYU's season opener against Ohio State.
BYU head coach Kevin Young speaks with his team during a timeout against UNLV on Oct. 24, 2026 in Las Vegas. | BYU Photo
