‘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,

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.

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.

Ohio State, Indiana roll in openers: Top 25 roundup

Ohio State ran through Ball State on Saturday while Indiana extended its FBS-leading winning streak to 17 games.

Ohio State routs Ball State, ready for 'monster game' at Texas

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.

Chris Henry Jr gets first catch, touchdown in Ohio State Buckeyes' win

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.

Is Arch Manning ready for Ohio State? Texas QB sharp in big win over Texas State

Manning threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns. The true test comes next week, when the No. 1 Buckeyes roll into town.

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.