The Ohio State Buckeyes will battle the Missouri Tigers in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday night.
The Buckeyes suffered their only loss of the season in their regular season finale against Michigan, finishing as the No. 7 team in the College Football Playoff rankings. They own the second-best scoring defense in the country, allowing just 11.0 points per game.
The No. 9 Tigers dropped just two games during the 2023 campaign, falling to LSU and Georgia. Missouri will challenge Ohio State's defense with an offensive unit that is posting 34.1 points per game.
Which top-10 team will come away with a bowl victory?
Here is everything you need to know about Ohio State vs. Missouri, including TV and streaming options for the game.
What channel is Ohio State vs. Missouri on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
Ohio State vs. Missouri will air on ESPN. Fans can also watch the Cotton Bowl with Fubo. Start your free trial today.
Ohio State vs. Missouri start time
- Date: Friday, Dec. 29
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
Ohio State vs. Missouri will kick off at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Dec. 29. The Cotton Bowl will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Ohio State schedule, results 2023
| Date | Opponent/Result | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2 | Ohio State 23, Indiana 3 | — | — |
| Sept. 9 | Ohio State 35, Youngstown State 7 | — | — |
| Sept. 16 | Ohio State 63, Western Kentucky 10 | — | — |
| Sept. 23 | Ohio State 17, Notre Dame 14 | — | — |
| Oct. 7 | Ohio State 37, Maryland 17 | — | — |
| Oct. 14 | Ohio State 41, Purdue 7 | — | — |
| Oct. 21 | Ohio State 20, Penn State 12 | — | — |
| Oct. 28 | Ohio State 24, Wisconsin 10 | — | — |
| Nov. 4 | Ohio State 35, Rutgers 16 | — | — |
| Nov. 11 | Ohio State 38, Michigan State 3 | — | — |
| Nov. 18 | Ohio State 37, Minnesota 3 | — | — |
| Nov. 25 | Michigan 30, Ohio State 24 | — | — |
| Dec. 29 | vs. Missouri | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
Missouri schedule, results 2023
| Date | Opponent/Result | Kickoff time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | Missouri 35, South Dakota 10 | — | — |
| Sept. 9 | Missouri 23, MTSU 19 | — | — |
| Sept. 16 | Missouri 30, Kansas State 27 | — | — |
| Sept. 23 | Missouri 34, Memphis 27 | — | — |
| Sept. 30 | Missouri 38, Vanderbilt 21 | — | — |
| Oct. 7 | LSU 49, Missouri 39 | — | — |
| Oct. 14 | Missouri 38, Kentucky 21 | — | — |
| Oct. 21 | Missouri 34, South Carolina 12 | — | — |
| Nov. 4 | Georgia 30, Missouri 21 | — | — |
| Nov. 11 | Missouri 36, Tennessee 7 | — | — |
| Nov. 18 | Missouri 33, Florida 31 | — | — |
| Nov. 24 | Missouri 48, Arkansas 14 | — | — |
| Dec. 29 | vs. Ohio State | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
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