Ohio State Week 1 Winners and Losers vs. Ball State

Here are two winners and two losers from Ohio State's first game of the season, which resulted in a win over Ball State.

Jeremiah Smith strikes Heisman pose, opens campaign with 2 TDs as Ohio State rolls

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State entered the season as the No. 1 team in the country because of its star power, particularly on an offense led by quarterback Julian Sayin and receiver Jeremiah Smith. Those two did not disappoint in the season-opening 56-3 win over Ball State.

Ohio State stars were out as Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin, Bo Jackson excel for Buckeyes

The top-ranked team in the nation relied on its star trio of returning starters.

Ryan Day sounds alarm after Ohio State beat Ball State with Texas looming

Ohio State crushed Ball State 56–3, but Ryan Day warned that talent alone will not be enough when the Buckeyes face Texas.

‘So Soft,’ ‘Pretty Selfish’ — Dave Portnoy, Michigan Fans Mock Ohio State’s ‘Insane’ Decision to Move Senior Day to Week 1

On Saturday, the Ohio State Buckeyes kicked off their 2026 college football season with a matchup against the Ball State Cardinals in Week 1 at Ohio Stadium. While the Buckeyes secured a dominant 56-3 win over the Cardinals,

Big Ten powerhouses Ohio State, Indiana roll, but No. 2 Oregon, others get rocked by surprises

As the debate rages over league superiority in college football, lackluster results for the Big Ten will draw increased scrutiny.

How Ohio State Throttled Ball State in Effortless Week 1 Victory on Opening Day

Ohio State had little trouble dispatching the Ball State Cardinals from the Mid-American Conference.