Ohio State fans were recently caught off guard by a significant change to the 2025 football schedule. The Buckeyes announced the cancellation of their scheduled game against UConn, which was set for October 18, 2025. This decision has sparked confusion and disappointment among fans, as the UConn matchup had been part of the team’s non-conference lineup. To compensate for this, Ohio State added Grambling State to their schedule for September 6, 2025.
The cancellation was described as mutual, with Ohio State agreeing to pay a substantial buyout to UConn, amounting to $650,000, a fraction of the original $1.95 million guarantee for the game. Fans were particularly upset by the removal of the UConn game, and the change was seen as a surprising adjustment to an already anticipated schedule. Despite the shake-up, Ohio State’s season opener on August 30, 2025, will still feature a high-profile game against Texas
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