GSU to play Ohio State in 2025; Tigers to recieve $1 million
Two of the most iconic brands in college football will square off for the first time in 2025.
After a scheduling change, Ohio State has swapped out its previous non-conference matchup against UConn and will now play Grambling State – with the historic HBCU set to travel to Columbus, Ohio, to take on the Buckeyes on Sept. 6, 2025.
It will be the first time GSU will face Ohio State and the first time GSU will face a member of the Big Ten Conference.
Per an open records request, Ohio State will pay GSU $1 million for the matchup.
Grambling State boasts 27 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Championships, 16 Black College National Titles and has produced four Pro Football Hall of Famers in Willie Brown, Buck Buchanan, Willie Davis and Charlie Joiner. The Tigers also cultivated Super Bowl XXII MVP Doug Williams, James “Shack” Harris and the first player to be drafted to the NFL, Paul “Tank” Younger.
Ohio State has won eight national titles, 42 conference crowns, seven Heisman trophy winners and has produced 10 Pro Football Hall of Famers.
“This is another example of us being able to showcase our brand to a national audience,” said Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Travyean D. Scott in a release. “We are thrilled that our players and fans will get to experience a matchup between two of the most storied football programs in the country.
