The upcoming meeting between the Kansas Jayhawks and the No. 19 Ohio State Buckeyes on August 20 in Columbus, Ohio, marks the first time this season that two top‑25 programs will square off on the field.
Kansas arrives with a perfect 12‑0 record in non‑conference play, a run that includes a 7‑0 rout of Missouri State on August 16 that broke both the school’s single‑match goal record and the longest road victory in program history.
The Jayhawks’ defense was nearly flawless, allowing only a single shot on goal and tying a program record for fewest shots conceded, while junior midfielder London De Fini earned Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week honors and a spot on the TopDrawerSoccer National Team of the Week.
Broadcast Details and Historical Context
The game, scheduled for Thursday at 4 p.m. CT at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, will be streamed live on B1G+ with play‑by‑play announcer Emmet Morris and analyst Joey Bardack guiding the broadcast.
Ohio State, fresh off a season that saw them finish 11‑5‑6 and reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament, will be looking to avenge a 1‑0 loss to Kansas from 2022, a result that still lingers in the Buckeyes’ memory.
Beyond the storylines, the match offers an early barometer for both teams as they navigate a demanding schedule, with Kansas aiming to extend its unbeaten streak and Ohio State seeking to prove that its offseason additions can translate into immediate impact.