BYU and Ohio State will meet in the 2026-27 College Basketball season opener on Monday, November 2nd at the Delta Center, per multiple sources. The game counts as a neutral-site contest with a likely return game coming to Ohio in a future season.
Both teams are coming off solid seasons with BYU finishing 24th and Ohio State 25th in KenPom rankings. BYU is replacing its entire starting lineup, while Ohio State must also replace its top performers. The game comes as college basketball expands from 31 to 32 games next season.