Ohio State men's basketball to face Vanderbilt in 2026-27 series
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Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Ohio State men's basketball is set to enter a home-and-home series with Vanderbilt, starting with a game in Columbus during the 2026-27 season. The Commodores will visit the Jerome Schottenstein Center for a matchup on November 24, 2026, followed by a return game in Nashville for the 2027-28 season. This agreement marks the first meetings between the two teams since 1989. Ohio State continues to schedule challenging opponents, featuring games against BYU, Kansas, Notre Dame, and UConn in the upcoming season. The Buckeyes aim to improve upon their previous season's performance that ended with a first-round NCAA Tournament exit.
- •Ohio State to play Vanderbilt in Columbus on November 24, 2026.
- •Series includes a return game in Nashville for 2027-28.
- •Teams have faced each other only twice, with Vanderbilt winning both matchups.
- •Ohio State's schedule features other tough opponents like BYU and Kansas.
- •The Buckeyes look to adjust their roster after last season's early NCAA exit.
- 1:13 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State men's hoops finalizing home-and-home series with Vanderbilt
- 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State basketball to play home-and-home series with SEC school
"Ohio State basketball and Vanderbilt have agreed to play a home-and-home series beginning with a game in Columbus this year.
"Ohio State men's basketball is adding Vanderbilt to its schedule for a home-and-home series starting in 2026-27.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 1:13 AMOhio State men's hoops finalizing home-and-home series with Vanderbilt
Ohio State men's basketball is adding Vanderbilt to its schedule for a home-and-home series starting in 2026-27.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 12:48 AMOhio State basketball to play home-and-home series with SEC school
Ohio State basketball and Vanderbilt have agreed to play a home-and-home series beginning with a game in Columbus this year.
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