Ohio State Football Game 1 Preview: Buckeyes Host Ball State in Season Opener

Apr 18, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State head coach Ryan Day greets fans before the annual spring game at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images | Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
September 4, 2026

The Ohio State football team kicks off its 2026 season at home against the Ball State Cardinals. Let’s preview the matchup on Saturday. Tomorrow, the Ohio State Buckeyes will open their 2026 season by taking on the Cardinals of Ball State. One of two MAC opponents early in the year, Ball State will serve as an important preparation game for a top-ten matchup in Austin, Texas next week. With that…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 9/3: Ohio State vs Ball State Preview

September 3, 2026

Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Ohio State is set to open the season against Ball State! Dan and Cass preview the first game of the year! Will the Buckeyes push the tempo in the first game or save it for Texas? Where can Ball State find success in a game they are heavily outmatched? We give our thoughts on Ball State’s electric quarterback Keldric Luster and highlight…

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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

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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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

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

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August 24, 2026

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: Buckeyes Name Seven Team Captains for 2026 Season

2026 Team Captains Announcement | Image Credit: Ohio State Football
August 22, 2026

Ohio State announced seven team captains on Saturday, highlighting veteran leadership on both sides of the ball for the Buckeyes. The Ohio State football team announced a group of veterans as captains on Saturday. Payton Pierce, Kenyatta Jackson, Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, Austin Siereveld, Brandon Inniss, and Jaylen McClain are the team captains for the Buckeyes this Fall. A lot of the talk around the Buckeyes this Spring and Fall…

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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

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 Opens 2026 as AP No. 1, Setting Up Monster Week 2 Showdown at No. 5 Texas

Ohio State receiver Brandon Inniss, left and quarterback Julian Sayin celebrate their win over Texas following an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
August 17, 2026

The preseason AP Poll was released Monday, and the Ohio State Buckeyes will begin the 2026 season at the top. Ohio State is the No. 1 team in the country in both the AP and Coaches polls, setting the stage for what could be the biggest game of the regular season when the Buckeyes travel to Austin in Week 2. The Buckeyes are followed by Oregon, Georgia, and Notre Dame,…

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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

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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Ohio State Football: Position Battles are Heating Up in Fall Camp for the Buckeyes

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August 13, 2026

As Fall Camp continues, certain position group battles are becoming clearer for Ohio State. Here’s the latest on how three rooms are shaking out.  Ohio State football is one of the most competitive environments in the country, if not the most. This ideal has been passed down for generations. From the days of Woody Hayes hammering “apathy” out of his players’ mindset, the standard was set. This year is no…

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