The starting QB

The schedule

• Saturday, Sept. 30 is a bye week for the Buckeyes — take a break from cheering on the scarlet and gray for the day.
• Saturday, Nov. 11 vs. Michigan State is the only scheduled evening kickoff at home at 7:30 p.m. The Bucks will wear all gray uniforms, if you want to match.

Keys to success

• Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., who was a unanimous first team All-American selection after the 2022 season. Ahead of this season, Harrison Jr. was only one of 10 players to earn a spot on the Big Ten 2023 football preseason honors list.
• Tommy Eichenberg, Emeka Egbuka, Donovan Jackson, and JT Tuimoloau, who were all named AP Preseason All Americans alongside Marvin Harrison Jr.

Lace up for The Shoe

• ODESZA: The Last Goodbye Tour | Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 6:30 p.m. | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Campus | $23-$155 | See the Grammy-nominated electronic duo in action.

• BAM Thursdays | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 5-11 p.m. | Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St., Downtown | Free | Skip the cost of admission and enjoy live music, local food trucks, and cold refreshments in an outdoor area.

• Beers & Board Games | Friday, Sept. 1 | 6-10:30 p.m. | Brewcadia, 467 N. High St., Columbus | $10 | Enjoy appetizers, door prizes, and a night of gaming.
• Ohio State Women’s Volleyball vs. Georgia Tech | Friday, Sept. 1 | 7 p.m. | Covelli Center Columbus, 2640 Fred Taylor Dr., Campus | $0-$15 | Cheer on the Buckeyes in their season opener.

• Ohio State vs Indiana Watch Party | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 3-7 p.m. | The Amphitheater, 170 E. Dublin Granville Rd., New Albany | Free | Watch the Buckeyes on the big screen and indulge in food trucks, adult beverages, a raffle, and games.
• Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival | Saturday, Sept. 2-Monday, Sept. 4 | Times vary | Historic Downtown, Canal Winchester | Free | Celebrate Labor Day with food vendors, arts and crafts, rides, live entertainment, and a parade.

• Google announced it’s investing an additional $1.7 billion into its data centers in New Albany, Columbus, and Lancaster. This now totals $3.7 billion in investments into central Ohio data sites from the tech giant. (Columbus Business First)

• The Central Ohio Craft Whiskey Festival is Saturday, Sept. 30 from 12-5 p.m. at Henmick Farm & Brewery in Delaware. Tickets are $40 — which includes eight whiskey samples — and go on sale Friday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. Set your alarm, they are expected to sell out in hours.

• The Columbus Humane Essential Care Center, a local nonprofit offering more affordable pet care and food, is now open at 3772 S. High St. The center offers lower cost wellness checks as well as a drive-thru pantry to grab free pet food. Donations are also accepted. (614now)

• COSI’s gift shop, Science2Go, is getting a makeover with some exciting new additions. The $575,000 project will feature augmented-reality sand tables, exclusive merchandise, and a liquid nitrogen ice cream bar. (614now)

• The fall sports action goes beyond football at Ohio State. Browse other fall teams to cheer for on campus, including women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s soccer, and field hockey. Bonus: All soccer and field hockey games are free.

• Look up. Tonight’s full moon is not only the second one this month (aka a blue moon); it’s also the last supermoon we’ll see until 2032, appearing 8% bigger and 16% brighter than usual. Check local charts for the best time to view. Bonus: shop for telescopes. (NPR)

• Heading to Scioto Fest? Don’t forget to try the special Metro Parks beer: Wandering Monarch, a collab Belgian Pilsner from Nocterra Brewing Co. and Land-Grant Brewing Company. Cheers.*

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

• Fall into the season of baking with Adams Apple Co biscuit mixes. You’ll have all the ingredients you’ll need to create a delicious apple-based treat.

• Hosting a dinner party this fall? Treat your guests to one-of-a-kind laser-etched glasses from CEB Studio. Find your city’s design here.

• The best thing to scoop into your coffee (or tea, or smoothies) daily? Collagen that’s grass-fed, pasture-raised, and has 18 grams of protein per serving. Enter: NativePath’s Collagen Peptides.

• Pro tip: Use a propane-powered fire pit for an easy, smokeless burn. This Amazon Basics gas fire pit makes a great home patio addition or camping buddy.

• The piece of furniture we’re drooling over: this Poly & Bark leather ottoman pouf in cognac brown. Hello, soft leather and beautiful living room.