Ohio vs. Syracuse: How to watch, TV channel, streaming, start time and stats

Syracuse officially begins the Fran Brown era on Saturday when Ohio visits the JMA Wireless Dome.

Brown, who left his role as defensive backs coach at Georgia for the SU head coaching job, is joined by Ohio State transfer QB Kyle McCord in central New York for the 2024 season.

Five seasons removed from Syracuse’s first 10-win season since 2001, Orange fans are hoping Brown, McCord and company can get back to competing in the ACC this season.

SU’s Week 1 opponent Ohio is coming off back-to-back 10-win seasons under Tim Albin. And while the Bobcats have lost some key players this offseason, including former MAC Offensive Player of the Year QB Kurtis Rourke, they are expected to provide a real test to the Orange on Saturday.

How to watch Ohio vs. Syracuse, TV channel and streaming

Ohio vs. Syracuse will be broadcast live on ACC Network. Streaming will be available on Watch ESPN, with a cable login required.

Ohio vs. Syracuse start time, date and venue

Ohio vs. Syracuse will kick off at 3:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM CT on Saturday, August 31 from the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York.

Ohio vs. Syracuse stats

• Syracuse defeated Ohio 29-9 in their last meeting in Week 1 of the 2021 season.
• Syracuse QB Kyle McCord, a transfer from Ohio State, threw for 3,170 yards, 24 TD and 6 INT in 12 games with the Buckeyes in 2023.
• Ohio QB Parker Navarro has attempted just 40 passes across three collegiate seasons at UCF and Ohio.
• Ohio lost 13 “key contributors” to the transfer portal this offseason, per On3.
• The Bobcats allowed 15.8 PPG last season, the sixth-best mark in the nation.

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