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.

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.

Ohio State-Ball State will be televised nationally on the Big Ten Network in Week 1 of the 2026 college football season. Jeff Levering and Jake Butt will call the game from the booth at Ohio Stadium, with Brooke Fletcher reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FuboTV, which may offer a free trial to new subscribers.

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.

Ohio State beat Ball State 56-3 on Saturday at Ohio Stadium, and the Buckeyes may have unlocked a new gear doing it.

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