COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State has moved the start of Saturday's spring game up two hours to 11:45 a.m. due to the threat of inclement weather.

The spring game was originally scheduled for 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, following the conclusion of the Ohio State vs. Michigan men's lacrosse game. The lacrosse game was moved to Friday night to give the football game some more wiggle room with the weather.

Programs like Michigan, Wisconsin and Iowa State have already cancelled their spring games. Minnesota moved its from Saturday to Friday due to the threat of weather.

The forecast during the week in Columbus called for a chance of thunderstorms on Saturday morning and afternoon. But the forecast has now changed to just a chance of rain. The current forecast for the time of kickoff is a 70 percent chance of rain.

Walk-up tickets will not be sold for the game, with Ohio Stadium near capacity of 79,000. Renovation projects in the stadium will reduce the normal seating capacity. Children under the age of 6, and Ohio State students can still get in for free. Parking is free for everyone.

Stadium gates open at 10 a.m. Parking lots open at 6 a.m.

A ticket to the spring game also gets fans into the lacrosse game on Friday night. Fans who attend the lacrosse game are encouraged to retain their ticket.

The game will still be broadcast on Big Ten Network.