Ohio State Buckeyes freshman Chris Henry Jr., the son of late Bengals WR Chris Henry, made the first catch and TD reception of his college career.

The Ball State Cardinals and the Ohio State Buckeyes meet Saturday at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET.

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Ohio State ended a four-game losing streak to Michigan and finished 12-2 with losses in its final two games to Indiana and Miami last season. Adam Cairns / USA Today Network via Imagn Images Ohio State fans were living on cloud nine this time last year.

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Marvin Harrison Jr.’s baby brother, Jett, lives up to his name. He’s still a high school football player, but he’s already committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes, and so he has all eyes on him when he takes the field on Friday nights.