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COLUMBUS, Ohio — For a while Saturday afternoon, Ohio State’s run game looked like it might be the one thing keeping the Buckeyes from putting together a complete offensive performance. Then the second half arrived. Ohio State finished its season-opening 56-3 win over Ball State with 237 rushing yards on 35 carries, an average of 6.8 yards per attempt. On paper, that is the kind of number that suggests the…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Football returned to The ‘Shoe Saturday afternoon for Ohio State’s season opener against Ball State. The Buckeyes defeated Ball State by a whopping score of 56-3. Head coach Ryan Day, quarterback Julian Sayin, and linebacker TJ Alford, who had an interception in the game,  met with reporters immediately following the win. You can find the full press conference videos and summaries of what was said below. Ryan…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — There wasn’t much Ohio State needed to prove against Ball State on Saturday. The No. 1 Buckeyes were bigger. They were faster. And before long, they were playing an entirely different game. Ohio State opened the 2026 season with a 56-3 victory over Ball State at Ohio Stadium, scoring touchdowns on eight of its nine trips to the end zone while holding the Cardinals without a touchdown…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The wait is finally over. No. 1 Ohio State opens the 2026 season Saturday afternoon against Ball State at Ohio Stadium, beginning a season that comes with the expectations of another national championship run. Kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network. On paper, this is about as one-sided as a season opener can get. Ohio State enters the season ranked No. 1 in…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State has spent the last several months preparing for the 2026 season. On Saturday, the Buckeyes finally get to see what all that work looks like on the field in a live game setting. Ohio State opens its season against Ball State at Ohio Stadium, and while Ball State  may not carry the same weight as the Buckeyes’ next opponent, Texas, head coach Ryan Day isn’t…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media Tuesday afternoon as the Buckeyes prepare to open the 2026 season against Ball State this Saturday at 12:30 p.m. Day discussed the Buckeyes’ preparation throughout fall camp and what he has seen from his team heading into the season opener.  Following Day’s press conference,  center Carson Hinzman and safety Earl Little Jr. also met with the media…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ryan Day has spent a decent amount of time in his press conferences throughout fall camp so far  talking about things that should make Ohio State fans feel pretty good. He smiled. He laughed. He talked up individual players. He discussed the experience Ohio State has at quarterback and center, the options along the offensive line and the rhythm he’s beginning to feel from his team in…

COLUMBUS, Ohio  — Ohio State’s captains met with the media after the Buckeyes’ practice on Wednesday evening. Hear from Brandon Inniss, Kenyatta Jackson Jr., Jaylen McClain, Payton Pierce, Julian Sayin, Austin Siereveld and Jeremiah Smith as the Buckeyes prepare for the start of the 2026 season. Brandon Inniss Kenyatta Jackson Jr.  Jaylen McClain Payton Pierce Julian Sayin Austin Siereveld Jeremiah Smith 

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with reporters Monday following the Buckeyes’ second scrimmage of fall camp, providing updates on the offensive line, wide receiver rotation, backup quarterback competition and several other position groups. With Ohio State now just over a week away from its first game week ahead of the season opener, Day also offered his overall assessment of the team and where the Buckeyes…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Despite 51 new players on the roster, Ohio State will have plenty of voices in its leadership group this season. Head coach Ryan Day announced Saturday that seven Buckeyes have been voted team captains for the 2026 season: wide receivers Brandon Inniss and Jeremiah Smith, defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr., safety Jaylen McClain, linebacker Payton Pierce, quarterback Julian Sayin and offensive lineman Austin Siereveld. The seven captains…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Stadium will look a little different when Ohio State welcomes fans back to the ‘Shoe for the 2026 football season. Ohio State will unveil several new features and upgrades at the stadium this season, ranging from a new playing surface and upgraded Wi-Fi to expanded facial authentication, enhanced mobile ticketing and new security measures. New turf installed at Ohio Stadium One of the most noticeable changes…