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BYU Basketball hosts Ohio State in season opener tonight

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Last updated Nov 2, 2026

BYU Basketball hosts Ohio State in season opener tonight

Summary

No. 25 BYU Basketball opens its season against Ohio State tonight at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City at 7:00 p.m. MT. BYU enters the game after winning both of its exhibition contests, including an 89-77 victory over UNLV. Ohio State lost its first exhibition to Cincinnati but secured a win against Butler with a score of 82-73. This matchup marks the eighth meeting between the two teams, with Ohio State leading the series 4-3. BYU is slightly favored to win, holding a 53 percent chance according to ESPN's Matchup Predictor.

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By the Numbers

•BYU won both exhibition games, including an 89-77 win over UNLV.
•Ohio State lost to Cincinnati before beating Butler 82-73.
•The teams last met in 1997, with Ohio State leading the series 4-3.
•Game begins tonight at 7:00 p.m. MT at the Delta Center.

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What they're saying

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Cougar Fans, it’s time! BYU Basketball is upon us. They’ll open play against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Monday night at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. BYU won both of its exhibition games, first against Nebraska, then on Oct. 24 against UNLV, with the final score being 89-77. Last year, BYU had a […]
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