How to watch Ohio State football for free today

No. 5 Ohio State football hosts Maryland in Big Ten play today. Find out how to watch for free. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)AP Photo/Charlie NeibergallIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Robert Fenbers, cleveland.comcleveland.com Express DeskCOLUMBUS, Ohio - Looking to tune up before a brutal conference slate, the No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes host the Maryland Terrapins today. This game is available on multiple streaming services for free. How to watch Ohio State vs. Maryland college football game today What: Ohio State vs. MarylandWhen: Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026Time: 4:15 p.m. EasternWhere: Ohio Stadium | Columbus, OhioChannel: Big Ten NetworkStreaming options: DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off your first month), FuboTV (free trial and $25 off your first month) and SlingTVHow do I watch Ohio State vs. Maryland for free?This Big Ten matchup will broadcast live on Big Ten Network at 4:15 p.m. Eastern. You can take advantage of free trials from DIRECTV and FuboTV, which also offer significant discounts on your first month. Fans can watch this game on Sling TV with multiple packages, starting at $19.99 with Sling Select paired with the $11.99 sports add-on. Sling Select features local channels in select markets. Here are five storylines to watch for today’s game: 1. Jeremiah Smith continues a historic, record-breaking campaignJunior receiver and Heisman Trophy frontrunner Jeremiah Smith leads the nation in receptions (44), receiving yards (823), and is tied for touchdowns (9). He has already claimed Ohio State’s all-time records in all three categories while tying Marvin Harrison Jr.’s program mark of 15 career 100-yard receiving games.2. Julian Sayin and the OSU defense deliver elite national efficiencyQuarterback Julian Sayin leads the nation with a 92.1 QBR, throwing for 1,530 yards, 13 touchdowns, and just one interception. Complementing the efficient offense, Ohio State’s defense ranks seventh nationally by allowing only 12.6 points per game.3. Ohio State protects an undefeated all-time series record against MarylandThe Buckeyes enter the matchup having won all nine previous meetings against the Terrapins. Their last encounter resulted in a 37-17 Ohio State victory on Oct. 7, 2023.4. Maryland enters on a three-game slide plagued by first-half defensive woesThe Terrapins are seeking their first Big Ten victory after allowing 34 unanswered points in a 48-23 loss to Nebraska. Maryland has surrendered 35 or more points in three straight games, including 75 combined first-half points during that span. 5. Chris Durr Jr. anchors Maryland’s pass-heavy aerial attackJunior wideout Chris Durr Jr. ranks second nationally with 8.4 receptions per game, totaling 42 catches for 461 yards and four touchdowns. He serves as the primary weapon for quarterback Malik Washington in Maryland’s pass-heavy offensive scheme.Texas vs. Oklahoma FREE STREAM: Where to watch Red River Rivalry Oregon vs. UCLA: How to watch the live stream for free todayWhere to watch Guardians vs. White Sox ALDS Game 5 today: MLB free live stream St. Ignatius vs. Dublin Jerome OHSAA boys soccer: How to watch on NFHS today Nebraska vs. Indiana FREE STREAM: How to watch todayRobert Fenbers, who has been a freelance journalist since 2015, is the sports commerce reporter for cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. Robert focuses on local and national sporting event ticket sales and how...This article was produced with assistance from AI tools and reviewed by Cleveland.com staff.