Ohio State rolls past Ball State 56-3 behind Julian Sayin, explosive offense

Julian Sayin threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns, while Ohio State's ground game and defense combined to overwhelm Ball State in a 49-3 blowout.

Sayin, Jeremiah Smith Impress, Box Score Stats, Highlights, Draft Stock from Ohio State-Ball State

The No. 1-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes opened the 2026 college football season with a 56-3 victory over the Ball State Cardinals, powered by standout performances from returning juniors Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin.

It’s not too early to say two Ohio State stars could be Heisman finalists

Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith showed on Saturday that they both might be Heisman Trophy finalists at the end of the season.

Julian Sayin was DEALING in Ohio State’s win over Ball State

Ball State Cardinals vs. Ohio State Buckeyes - 09/05/2026 Ohio State Buckeyes Julian Sayin

Buckeyes QB Julian Sayin Fends Off Uneasy Start, Settles in for Big Win

Ohio State Buckeyes' QB Julian Sayin started slow but immediately turned it on to lead the Buckeyes to a big win.

Ohio State Heisman Trophy futures: Polymarket projections for Sayin and Smith

Compare Ohio State Heisman Trophy odds on Polymarket. See how prediction markets value quarterback Julian Sayin and wideout Jeremiah Smith.

Vote for your Ohio State player of the game vs. Ball State

Ohio State dominated Ball State in their season opener. Vote for your player of the game from the standout performers.