COLUMBUS – The day has finally arrived for the Buckeyes’ first big exam of the school year.
For many, Saturday’s season opener against Bowling Green will be the first time they take a test in college.
(5/6) Ohio State vs. Bowling Green, Sept. 3, at Ohio Stadium (Noon/BTN)
Eighteen of the players listed on the opening day depth chart are freshmen and only six are returning starters from last year’s 12-1 team.
This will be the first time head coach Urban Meyer will coach against the Falcons, where he began his head coaching career in 2001-02, going 17-6.
Some things will be new at Ohio Stadium this season:
The university has dedicated a special chair in the section of the stad9ium where members of the military are seated that honors POW and MIA soldiers. University officials say the seat will always remain empty “in honor of the sacrifices of those who have served but not returned.”
Bags larger than 5x8x1-inches will no longer be permitted in Ohio Stadium.
Beer sales now will be available stadium-wide. The sale of alcohol began in 2015 for fans with tickets in the suite and club levels.