Why Ohio State football signed off on rare November night game against UCLA

Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork said the school signed off on a rare November night game against UCLA in order to balance the start times for its home games this season. The game against UCLA, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 in NBC's evening slot, will be the Buckeyes’ third night game at Ohio Stadium after they hosted only one during the regular season a year ago. “We thought this was a perfect opportunity,” Bjork said, “not too late in the year, but a good opportunity to have another night game.” The three night games, which include wins over Minnesota and Ohio, are the most in a...