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How to Watch Ohio State vs. BYU: TV Channel, Live Stream and Start Time
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Ohio State and BYU will begin their college basketball seasons Monday with a neutral-site contest in Salt Lake City, bringing together two programs hoping to establish themselves as serious postseason contenders. The game will be played at Delta Center and provides an intriguing opening-night opportunity for both teams.
BYU enters the season ranked No. 25 in the Associated Press preseason poll, reflecting expectations that the Cougars can remain competitive in the demanding Big 12 Conference. The program has attracted national attention through its ability to recruit talented players and build an exciting offensive system.
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Ohio State enters with expectations of its own. The Buckeyes are attempting to establish consistency in the Big Ten and return to the level of national relevance that has defined some of the program's most successful seasons.
The location adds an interesting dimension. Although the game is officially a neutral-site contest, BYU will be playing in its home state, potentially giving the Cougars an advantage in crowd support.
With two major-conference programs meeting immediately , Monday should offer an informative early test for both teams.
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How to Watch Ohio State vs. BYU
Day:Monday
Start Time:9 p.m. ET
Location:Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
TV Channel: FS1
Live Stream: FOX Sports app with an eligible TV-provider login and live TV streaming services carrying FS1
BYU Opens With High Expectations
BYU's No. 25 preseason ranking places the Cougars among the teams expected to compete for national attention. The program will look to establish an effective offensive rhythm while taking advantage of the support likely to accompany a game in Utah.
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BYU's ability to create perimeter opportunities and attack defensive mismatches could become important against Ohio State. The Cougars will also need to manage defensive rebounding to prevent the Buckeyes from generating extra possessions.
Ohio State Faces an Important Early Test
For Ohio State, Monday represents an opportunity to begin the season with a notable result. The Buckeyes will need to execute efficiently on offense while preventing BYU from establishing a comfortable rhythm.
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Turnover management and transition defense could be particularly important.
Ohio State must also adjust to playing in a neutral-site environment where the crowd could favor the Cougars. Although the game takes place early in the season, a victory over a ranked opponent would provide momentum and potentially become a valuable result when postseason resumes are evaluated.
Both teams will attempt to begin the new campaign with a statement performance.
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This story was originally published by Athlon on Nov 3, 2026, where it first appeared in the College Basketball section. Add Athlon as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
