COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio State offense under new starting quarterback Kyle McCord sputtered in the season opener last week against rebuilding Indiana.
The run game was sluggish, and star receivers Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka combined for just five catches for 34 yards and no touchdowns in an underwhelming 23-3 win.
The No. 5 Buckeyes will try to iron out the offensive wrinkles against FCS school Youngstown State on Saturday at the Horseshoe.
It’s the first of two tune-up games Ohio State will get before going to South Bend to face No. 10 Notre Dame on Sept. 23.
What to know if you go…
Traffic & parking
- Cannon Drive is closed at John Herrick Drive. There will not be any northbound traffic on Cannon Drive from John Herrick Drive past Lincoln and Morrill towers to the West Stadium and South Fieldhouse parking lots
- I-70 will close in both directions between SR 315 and the I-71 east split for the weekend for bridge demolition.
- Construction fencing is in place along the northwestern portion of the West Stadium parking lot, limiting the grassy area for tailgating.
- Day of game parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. All football parking lots and garages open at 5:00 a.m. All parking will be cashless. Credit cards only will be accepted at all public parking locations. The prices to park this year are $25 and $30.
Game Day Timeline
- The standard game day timeline for home games at Ohio Stadium this year:
- 5:00 a.m. – Parking lots open
- 4 hours prior to kickoff – Skull Session doors open at St. John Arena
- 3 hours prior to kickoff – FanFest Opens on the St. John Arena south lawn. Ticket Office opens near Gate 5 on the NW corner of Ohio Stadium
- 2 hours prior to kickoff – Ohio Stadium gates open and Skull Session begins
- 20 minutes prior to kickoff – OSU Marching Band ramp entrance
Digital ticketing
- Fans are encouraged to load their mobile ticket to their Apple or Google wallet to speed up the entry process.
Sign Up for Buckeye Alerts
- Buckeye Alerts are a free texting service that provides real-time traffic and parking updates, weather information and emergency notifications. Text OSUFB to 67283 to opt in.
Getting in
- There is a no bag policy at Ohio Stadium. Small bags, no larger than 5″x8″x1″ will be permitted. Guests with medical or childcare needs will be permitted to carry one bag, no larger than 14″x14″x4″ through the Band Center entrance between Gates 10 and 12, or the Press Entrance between the Huntington Club and Gate 23.
- Entry gates will be equipped with walk-through metal detectors that guests will need to pass through for entry. Fans will not need to empty their pockets unless instructed by stadium security.
Don’t forget your plastic
- Operations at Ohio Stadium are cashless, including for program sales, concessions, ticket office transactions, merchandise and parking.
For more information, visit the Ohio State gameday website
Drone operations near Ohio Stadium while an FAA-imposed temporary flight restriction is in place for within three miles of the stadium are prohibited, accordingto Columbuspolice.
“Anyone caught operating a small unmanned aircraft in violation of FAA regulations, flying in an unsafe manner, or flying without proper certification may be subject to arrest, prosecution,” the Columbus Division of Police stated in a release.