How to Watch Ohio State vs. Indiana on DIRECTV: Kickoff Time, FOX Channel and Streaming
The rematch of last season's Big Ten Championship Game is set for Big Noon. No. 5 Ohio State visits No. 7 Indiana on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at noon ET at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, and the game is on FOX. On DIRECTV, that means your local FOX station.
Indiana beat Ohio State 13-10 for the Big Ten title last December and went on to win the national championship. Here's how to watch the rematch on DIRECTV.
Ohio State vs. Indiana game details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
| Kickoff | Noon ET / 11 a.m. CT |
| Stadium | Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Indiana |
| TV | FOX (Big Noon Saturday) |
| DIRECTV channel | Your local FOX station (number varies by market) |
| Streaming | FOX One; the DIRECTV app (local FOX where available) |
| Rankings | Ohio State No. 5 (4-1), Indiana No. 7 (5-0) in the Oct. 4 AP poll |
How to watch Ohio State vs. Indiana on DIRECTV
FOX doesn't have one national channel number on DIRECTV. You get it through your local FOX station, which DIRECTV includes with its core packages wherever local channels are available. Press Guide and look for your FOX station's call letters, or search "Ohio State" or "Indiana." See what channel FOX is in your area, and if you removed local channels, add them back before Saturday.
To stream, use FOX One, which DIRECTV has said is included with qualifying plans through TV provider sign-in (see FOX One with DIRECTV), or the DIRECTV app.
Not sure you have your FOX station? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Storylines to watch
- Title game rematch: Indiana beat No. 1 Ohio State 13-10 in the Big Ten Championship Game on December 6, 2025, at Lucas Oil Stadium, then beat Miami 27-21 for its first national title and a 16-0 season.
- Two straight champions: Ohio State won the national title the season before, so this is a meeting of the last two national champions.
- Ohio State's only loss: the Buckeyes are 4-1 after a 24-23 loss at Texas on September 12, when the Longhorns came back from 20 points down in the fourth quarter.
- History: Ohio State leads the all-time series 80-13-5 and won 23-3 in its last trip to Bloomington in 2023. Under Ryan Day, the Buckeyes are 6-1 against Indiana.
- Big Noon regulars: it's Ohio State's third Big Noon Saturday game this season, after Kent State and Illinois.
Before then: Week 6
| Game | Date and time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana at Nebraska | Sat., Oct. 10, noon | FOX (local) |
| Maryland at Ohio State | Sat., Oct. 10, 4:15 p.m. | BTN (channel 610) |
Rankings will update after those games. BTN comes with CHOICE and higher; see BTN on DIRECTV. The rest of this Saturday is in our Week 6 college football TV schedule.
More big games on October 17
Ohio State-Indiana leads off a loaded Saturday: Penn State at Michigan (3:30 p.m., CBS or FS1), Alabama at Tennessee (3:30 p.m., ABC, ESPN or SEC Network), Florida State at Miami (7 p.m., ESPN) and Notre Dame at BYU (7:30 p.m., ABC). See every game and channel in our Week 7 college football TV schedule.
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Frequently asked questions
What channel is Ohio State vs. Indiana on DIRECTV?
It's on FOX, so tune to your local FOX station. The channel number varies by market.
What time is Ohio State vs. Indiana?
Kickoff is noon ET on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.
Can I stream Ohio State vs. Indiana?
Yes. FOX One streams FOX games, and DIRECTV says FOX One is included with qualifying plans through TV provider sign-in. The DIRECTV app also carries your local FOX station where available.
Who won the last Ohio State-Indiana game?
Indiana won 13-10 in the Big Ten Championship Game on December 6, 2025, and went on to win the national title.
Where are Ohio State and Indiana ranked?
Ohio State was No. 5 and Indiana No. 7 in the October 4 AP poll. Rankings will change after the October 10 games.
Need help finding your local FOX station? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 6, 2026. Rankings are from the October 4 AP poll and will change. Kickoff times and TV assignments are set by the Big Ten and its partners and may change. Channel lineups, carriage and package availability vary by address and may change. Big Ten, FOX, FOX One, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.