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3 Things to Watch as Ohio State Opens 2026 Season vs. Ball State

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 01: Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Phillip Daniels (70) stands with Tegra Tshabola (77), Carson Hinzman (75), and Luke Montgomery (51) during the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Ohio State Buckeyes on November 1, 2025, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

September 4, 2026

Ball State won’t provide Ohio State with its toughest test, but the opener offers an early look at several important storylines. Ohio State is heavily favored by 50.5 points against Ball State on Saturday, and that’s part of the problem when evaluating the Buckeyes in Week 1. The Cardinals aren’t likely to test Ohio State across all three phases, but the season opener can still provide some early answers to…

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Ohio State Football 2026 Season Predictions: TSB Staff Picks for the Buckeyes

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (10) passes the ball during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)

September 2, 2026

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The Silver Bulletin’s staff gives their 2026 season predictions for Ohio State ahead of its Week 1 matchup against Ball State. Sometimes overthinking makes its way into football. But for Ohio State in 2026, all Julian Sayin has to do is “Get the Ball to 4,” right? Having Jeremiah Smith is the ultimate weapon in college football this season, serving as a trump card for the Buckeyes at all times….

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Ohio State Football: Carson Hinzman Discusses “Hypothetical” Starting Offensive Line for Buckeyes

Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Carson Hinzman (75) lines up during the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. Ohio State won 27-9. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

September 1, 2026

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Ohio State has not officially announced its starting offensive line, but the competition has effectively been settled. Last Wednesday, Austin Siereveld appeared to reveal the direction Ohio State was headed along the offensive line when he spoke about playing right guard. While nothing has been officially announced, Carson Hinzman jokingly discussed the “hypothetical” starting five for the Buckeyes on Tuesday, when asked by reporters: The starting unit will “hypothetically” consist…

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Buckeye Football: Predicting Ohio State’s Depth Chart on Offense for 2026 Season

Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Carson Hinzman (75) shakes hands with quarterback Julian Sayin (10) during the third day of training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Aug. 8, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. | Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

August 31, 2026

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Here’s what Ohio State’s offensive depth chart may look like for the 2026 season as we enter Game Week for the Buckeyes. We officially woke up in Game Week for the Ohio State football team. Week 1 of the College Football season is here, which means it’s time to make final predictions for the Buckeyes’ depth chart. Let’s start with the offense. Being in the facility over the last two…

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Ohio State Football: 3 Important Differences to Watch in the Buckeye Offense for 2026 Season

Day one of Ohio State football camp | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters Co

August 27, 2026

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Ohio State hired Arthur Smith as its offensive coordinator, and coaches and players are excited about what Smith brings to the table to elevate the Buckeye offense. 51 new players are on Ohio State’s 2026 roster, but the most important addition does not wear a jersey. Arthur Smith takes over for Brian Hartline as offensive coordinator for the Buckeyes, giving the Scarlet and Gray a former NFL head coach on…

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Recession Proof: How Ohio State’s Culture and Leadership Structure Are Built for College Football’s Wild West

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day addresses his team during the first practice of training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Aug. 6, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

August 25, 2026

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College football has changed dramatically. Ohio State’s answer has been to change with it without losing what made the program successful in the first place. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ryan Day was in a meeting when someone told him LSU had added a player directly from an NFL roster. A Cleveland Browns tight end was headed back to college football, another sign of how much the sport has changed. The transfer…

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Buckeye Football: Leadership Could Be Ohio State’s Secret Weapon in 2026

August 24, 2026

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Ohio State’s seven captains, Ryan Day’s culture-first philosophy, and two former NFL head coaches give the Buckeyes a leadership edge entering 2026. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State has enough talent to win another national championship. The challenge for Ryan Day is getting 51 newcomers to understand how the Buckeyes expect to play before the schedule forces them to prove it. That’s where Ohio State’s seven captains could become its biggest…

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Ohio State Football: Julian Sayin Has Become a Different Quarterback This Fall

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) smiles participates in the third day of training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Aug. 8, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

August 20, 2026

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Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin has elevated every aspect of his game this fall, drawing rave reviews from teammates during fall camp. Julian Sayin already established himself as one of the most efficient quarterbacks in college football during his freshman season. Now, Ohio State’s starting quarterback appears to be entering Year 2 as a much more complete player. That has become one of the defining storylines of the Buckeyes’ fall…

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Ohio State Football: Isaiah West Reveals How Much Better Bo Jackson Has Become

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Isaiah West (32) runs during practice at Highland Park High School in Dallas prior to the College Football Playoff matchup against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes on Dec. 29, 2025. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

August 19, 2026

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Isaiah West and Bo Jackson are pushing each other in Ohio State’s backfield, as a dynamic duo with championship potential entering 2026. The competition inside Ohio State’s running back room is entering another gear this fall, and Isaiah West believes the Buckeyes have two backs capable of making a major impact. Isaiah West spent the offseason transforming his body and working back from injuries that limited his development early in…

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Ohio State Fall Camp Updates: Latest on Key Position Battles; How NFL Coordinators Are Transforming Buckeyes

Ohio State Buckeyes offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, left, talks to defensive coordinator Matt Patricia during the first day of spring workouts for the 2026 football season at Woody Hayes Athletic Complex in Columbus on March 10, 2026. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

August 14, 2026

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Here are the latest Ohio State Fall Camp updates on position battles and how Arthur Smith and Matt Patricia are transforming the Buckeyes. As Ohio State football navigates through fall camp, the influence of new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and the continued presence of defensive coordinator Matt Patricia are more evident by the day. Both coordinators bring extensive NFL experience to the table, so the Buckeyes are refining their operation…

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