TCU faces Ohio State in a Round of 64 matchup during the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Thursday as March Madness officially gets underway.
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Mar 12, 2026; Kansas City, MO, USA; TCU Horned Frogs forward David Punch (15) drives to the basket during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
How to Watch TCU vs Ohio State
- Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Time: 12:15 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)
The NCAA Tournament tips off with 68 teams chasing college basketball’s biggest prize, setting the stage for three weeks of upsets, buzzer-beaters, and dramatic finishes. As all the top teams in the nation have their eyes set on a national championship, the tournament once again promises the chaos and excitement that make March Madness one of the most thrilling events in sports.
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The TCU Horned Frogs enter the NCAA Tournament with a 22–11 overall record after finishing 11–7 in Big 12 play, placing tied for fourth in the conference standings during the regular season. TCU earned an at-large bid out of one of the nation’s toughest conferences and is seeded No. 9 in the East Region, bringing a balanced profile into the Round of 64.
Their opponent, the Ohio State Buckeyes, comes in at 21–12 overall after going 11–9 in Big Ten play, finishing tied for seventh in the conference standings. Ohio State secured an at-large bid and is the No. 8 seed in the East Region, setting up a tightly contested 8-vs-9 Round of 64 matchup between two evenly matched teams.
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