Local bars seek curfew exemption on Buckeyes, Browns big game days As the Browns and Buckeyes play their biggest games in years, bar owners will have to shut down halfway through the games because of the curfew. Author: Michael Tatar (WTOL) Updated: 11:45 PM EST January 9, 2021 BOWLING GREEN, Ohio — Bars and restaurants are frustrated with the statewide COVID-19 curfew as the Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeyes prepare for their biggest games of the year. In fact - some bars want Governor Mike DeWine to grant a curfew exemption for them - just for the games, as they hope to cash in on the popular games after a tough 2020.