What to know about Saturday’s OSU spring game
COVER PHOTO: Ohio State head coach Ryan Day chews his fingernail while watching a play during last year's spring game. Pic by Sam Fahmi/Columbus Wired.
On Saturday, the Buckeyes will take the field for one last time in a culmination of their spring practices and the university wants you to know a few things if you’re planning a day out in the Horseshoe. So we at Columbus Wired figured we’d keep ya in the know of all the goings on with the game day festivities.
Game specifics
Game Format – It will be the Ohio State offense vs. the Ohio State defense.
Game Details – The first three quarters will be 12-15 minutes in length with play clock stoppage in effect. The fourth quarter will be a 10-minute victory lap with a running clock. Halftime will be 10 minutes.
Scoring – Offense is traditional scoring. Defense scores via takeaway TD (6 points), takeaway (3 points), 3-and-out (3 points), quarterback sack (2 points) and forced punt (1 point).
Tickets
Tickets are available at http://go.osu.edu/fbtix. General admission prices are $7. Service charges may apply.
Parking
Free Parking – Parking for the spring game is free. Tuttle Garage, South French Field House and other areas are available, however, the West lot next to Ohio Stadium is reserved.
Note: Fans are encouraged to plan ahead, arrive early and be patient as there is some road construction around the stadium. Specifically, Cannon Drive is closed between 12th Avenue and John H. Herrick Drive, the Herrick and Cannon intersection is closed as is the John Herrick Bridge. Access that NW end lot from Cannon Drive by way of Woody Hayes Drive.
Going online
Internet – Connect to wireless network osu Fan WiFi. There is no password.
Post spring game happenings
The Ohio State 4 Miler, presented by the Ohio Beef Council, Raising Cane’s, and Union Home Mortgage, returns to Ohio Stadium as a springtime event.
The run/walk celebration of football and fitness will be held on Sunday, April 16.
Attached to this email is the route, and here is a link with more information about the closures and traffic impact: https://ttm.osu.edu/news/2023/04/10/major-campus-travel-parking-bus-impacts-april-15-16.
The race will start at 10 a.m. with the final racer finishing around 12:30 p.m.
Traffic closures will start around the area as early as 4 a.m.