Ohio State hosts Ball State in its 2026 season opener, with the Buckeyes aiming to build depth and consistency ahead of a marquee matchup against Texas the following week.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day said the top-ranked Buckeyes were already focused on next week's game vs. Texas moments after Saturday's season-opening 56-3 win over Ball State.

Ohio State rolled to a blowout victory over Ball State on Saturday. Here are five things we think we learned about the Buckeyes in Week 1.

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

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

The Ohio State Buckeyes opened the season Saturday against Ball State ranked as the No. 1 team in the nation. The home opener is always a special game, and there was some added pomp and circumstance to get fans excited before kickoff.

Watch the full postgame press conference from Ryan Day, Julian Sayin and TJ Alford after Ohio State's 56-3 win over the Ball State Cardinals.

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

Henry Jr. was a five-star recruit in the class of 2026 and had been committed to Ohio State since the summer of 2023.