Report: UVA to meet Ohio State on Valentine’s Day

By Jerry Ratcliffe

With the ACC cutting back to 18 regular-season games, Virginia has reportedly agreed to face Ohio State this season on Valentine’s Day at a yet-to-be-determined location.

Dropping two league contests has allowed teams a little wiggle room in terms of scheduling strong nonconference opponents to beef up strength of schedules, and Ryan Odom has wasted no time with a game against the Buckeyes, a team projected for the 2026 NCAA tournament field.

Intersport is organizing the game, and according to Matt Norlander of CBS Sports, Nashville is being considered as a neutral site for the game.

Duke is set to play Michigan in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 21, while Louisville will meet Baylor, also on Valentine’s Day, in Fort Worth.

The UVA vs. Ohio State contest should have NCAA Tournament vibes, giving both programs a taste of postseason opponents leading up to March Madness.