Viewing Guide: How to watch Buckeyes in annual spring game

COLUMBUS — Ohio State could not have asked for a better April Saturday to host its annual spring game inside the Horseshoe.

Warm weather, thousands of fans, plenty of hope that the program can get back to the top of the Big Ten after a two-year hiatus. Head coach Ryan Day has good reason to be excited for the spring showcase.

“It’s supposed to be a great day. I think we’re north of 50,000 seats sold so far, which for mid-week, is a pretty good number as it’s trending,” Day said. “We’re hoping to get even more on Saturday. It should be a great turnout and a great opportunity for our guys to play in front of a good crowd.”

The No. 1 priority for most watching the spring game on Saturday: getting a first look at the quarterbacks who hope to be the Buckeyes starter this fall. That took a direct hit on Wednesday, however, when Day announced that second-year quarterback Devin Brown won’t be available Saturday due to a procedure.

Still, Saturday will be a big day for the program. And Lettermen Row has the details you need to know about the annual spring game, whether you’re watching at home or heading to the Horseshoe.

Ohio State spring game time, details

Ohio State will kick off the 101st season of the Horseshoe on Saturday with the spring game.

Offense scoring will be traditional. On the other side, the Buckeyes defense gets six points for a takeaway touchdown, three points for a takeaway, three points for a three-and-out, two points for a sack and one point for a forced punt.

Coach Ryan Day said the Buckeyes will play four quarters Saturday. He added that he might incorporate a running clock in the second half, perhaps just for the final frame. There will be a 10-minute halftime.

“The goal is to get these guys out there and be live. Get them in front of a good crowd,” Day said. “It’s supposed to be a great day.”

• Time: 12:05 p.m. EST
• Date: Saturday, April 15
• Location: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
• Weather: High of 70 degrees, sunny

Tickets are still on sale through the athletic department. They are $7 a piece, and they can be purchased here. Children under 6 years old are admitted to the spring game for free.

News and notes

• Ohio State redshirt freshman quarterback Devin Brown will miss Saturday’s spring game with an injury to a finger on his throwing hand. Brown had a procedure on that hand Wednesday, head coach Ryan Day said. Day is optimistic about the timeline of Brown’s return, however.
• Day said he isn’t sure if Syracuse transfer safety Ja’Had Carter will be able to go for the spring game. Carter suffered an apparent right knee injury on Student Appreciation Day earlier this month.
• Miyan Williams — who has missed some time this spring with an undisclosed injury that Day believes is nothing long term — will be available for the “thud drives” Saturday.
• A full list of non-participants this spring can be found here.

READ: What Devin Brown missing spring game means for Buckeyes

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What TV channel is showing the Ohio State spring game?

The Buckeyes spring game will be televised on Big Ten Network. The network has not released who is on the call for the spring game.

How can the Ohio State spring game be watched online?

The game can be streamed online at FoxSports.com.

What radio station carries the Buckeyes spring game?

Paul Keels, Jim Lachey and Matt Andrews will have the call on the Ohio State Sports Radio Network 97.1 FM (WBNS). A full list of radio affiliates can be found here.