Ohio State Announces Bold Color-Out Schedule for 2025 Football Season
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A vibrant atmosphere is set to engulf Ohio Stadium in 2025 as the Ohio State Buckeyes have unveiled three dedicated color-out games, alongside planned enhancements to the gameday experience. The announcement promises a visually stunning season for fans and a significant boost to team morale.
“Scarlet The ‘Shoe” Kicks Off the Season
The season will begin with a striking display of school spirit on August 30th against the Texas Longhorns. Dubbed “Scarlet The ‘Shoe,” the game encourages all fans to don their scarlet jerseys and Ohio State apparel. A senior official stated this matchup is anticipated to be a top-5 contest, providing an electrifying start to the 2025 campaign. The Buckeyes have a tradition of wearing all scarlet uniforms for these games, amplifying the visual impact.
A Divided Palette for the “Helmet Stripe Game”
Fans attending the “Helmet Stripe Game” will be asked to participate in a unique visual effect. Outside of the south end zone, attendees are requested to wear gray. However, those seated in the south end will contribute to the pattern by wearing scarlet, white, or black, depending on their specific seating location. This creates a dynamic, striped effect throughout the stadium.
“Wear Black” Returns to Columbus
The university is also calling on fans to wear all black when Penn State visits Columbus on November 1st. While an official announcement regarding uniform colors is pending, the Buckeyes have historically worn all black jerseys for these games. Notably, three of the previous four “Wear Black” games were scheduled as night games, adding to the dramatic effect. The kickoff time for the Penn State game remains to be determined.
Full 2025 Ohio State Football Schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the 2025 Ohio State Buckeyes football season:
- Aug. 30 – Texas (Noon, FOX)
- Sept. 6 – Grambling (3:30 p.m, BTN)
- Sept. 13 – Ohio (7 p.m., Peacock)
- Sept. 20 – Off
- Sept. 27 – at Washington (TBD)
- Oct. 4 – Minnesota (TBD)
- Oct. 11 – at Illinois (TBD)
- Oct. 18 – at Wisconsin (TBD)
- Oct. 25 – Off
- Nov. 1 – Penn State (TBD)
- Nov. 8 – at Purdue (TBD)
- Nov. 15 – UCLA (TBD)
- Nov. 22 – Rutgers (TBD)
- Nov. 29 – at Michigan (Noon, FOX)
These color-out games, coupled with ongoing improvements to Ohio Stadium, signal a commitment to enhancing the gameday experience for Buckeye fans in 2025.
