Where to Watch Ohio State vs Virginia Basketball

The Buckeyes take on the Cavaliers in a non-conference matchup in Nashville.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Ohio State men's basketball team will face off against ACC foe Virginia in a non-conference regular season game in Nashville. The game will air nationally on Fox with Gus Johnson and Jim Jackson on the call. Streaming options include Fubo, which offers a free trial. Ohio State is coming off a win against USC and looking to improve their Big Ten standing, while Virginia has won 10 of their last 11 games.

Why it matters

This non-conference matchup between two top programs provides an important test for Ohio State as they prepare for the postseason. The game will give the Buckeyes a chance to face a strong opponent from outside their conference and potentially boost their NCAA Tournament resume.

The details

Ohio State is 16-8 overall and 8-6 in Big Ten play, while Virginia is 21-3 overall and 10-2 in the ACC. The Cavaliers have won 5 straight and 10 of their last 11 games, most recently defeating Florida State 61-58. The Buckeyes are looking to build on their 89-82 home win against USC on Feb. 11.

  • The Ohio State vs Virginia game starts at 8 p.m. on February 14, 2026 from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
  • Ohio State's previous game was a 89-82 home win against USC on February 11, 2026.

The players

Jake Diebler

The head coach of the Ohio State men's basketball team.

Gus Johnson

The play-by-play announcer for the Fox broadcast of the Ohio State vs Virginia game.

Jim Jackson

The color commentator and former Ohio State player for the Fox broadcast of the Ohio State vs Virginia game.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

This non-conference matchup between two top programs provides an important test for Ohio State as they prepare for the postseason and a chance to potentially boost their NCAA Tournament resume.