What Legend Bey’s Performance Against Ball State Means for Ohio State Going Forward

Ohio State running back Legend Bey celebrating a touchdown against Ball State | Image Credit: Ohio State Football
September 7, 2026

Legend Bey flashed his talent against Ball State, giving Ohio State more reason to expand his role as he continues to build trust. The freshman worked with the reserves Saturday against Ball State while Ja’Kobi Jackson and Isaiah West also saw opportunities. Bey brought a different element to the backfield, missing defenders for extra yards and creating plays by finding a crease. His explosiveness in space stood out. Bey made…

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Ohio State vs. Texas Preview: Biggest Matchups, Storylines & Predictions | TSB LIVE

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and quarterback Julian Sayin celebrating a touchdown against Ball State | Image Credit: Ohio State Football
September 7, 2026

Ohio State vs. Texas takes center stage as TSB LIVE breaks down Week 1, key matchups, biggest questions, and score predictions. On the latest episode of TSB LIVE at Hoggy’s BBQ, Blake Biscardi, Grant Kincaid, Josh Cassinger, and Dan Smyth broke down what they learned from the opening weekend and looked ahead to Ohio State’s trip to Austin for a showdown with Texas on Sept. 12. The No. 1 Buckeyes…

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What Ohio State’s 56-3 Win Over Ball State Taught Us About the Buckeyes’ Offense

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith catching a one-handed touchdown pass against Ball State | Image Credit: Ohio State Football
September 5, 2026

Ohio State defeated Ball State 56-3, but what did the resounding victory teach us about the 2026 Buckeyes offense? Here’s an instant reaction. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State opened the 2026 season with an emphatic 56-3 win over Ball State. But what did the blowout victory teach us about the Buckeyes offensively? Is there a better way to start the year than Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith showcasing their chemistry…

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Ohio State vs. Ball State Game Predictions: TSB Staff Picks for the Buckeyes

COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 06: Quarterback Julian Sayin #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes warms up before the game against the Grambling State Tigers at Ohio Stadium on September 06, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images) Getty Images
September 5, 2026

Ohio State opens its 2026 season at home against Ball State. The Silver Bulletin’s staff makes their predictions for the matchup. Welcome back, College Football! Ryan Day’s Ohio State Buckeyes begin their 2026 campaign with championship expectations, because what other option is there in Columbus? The Buckeyes are Big Ten and National Championship favorites, which seems crazy for a roster that’s had 25 NFL draft picks over the last two…

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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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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: Legend Bey Earned Back Trust, Expected to be Buckeyes’ Kickoff Returner

Ohio State Buckeyes running back/receiver/return man Legend Bey can throw a wrench into the team's backfield plans | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
September 3, 2026

After navigating the challenges of moving from quarterback to running back and missing time in camp, Legend Bey has earned the coaching staff’s confidence and an opportunity to make an impact Saturday. While there were some early hurdles, such as a minor injury in the Spring and missing the first two days of Fall Camp for violating team rules, Legend Bey’s response to them ultimately helped earn the trust of…

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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

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: Ohio State’s Defensive Depth Chart Predictions for 2026 Season

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia fist bumps linebacker Garrett Stover (23) 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 31, 2026

Here’s a prediction for the Ohio State depth chart on defense as Matt Patricia replaces seven starters as we enter game week. The blend of depth and young talent on Matt Patricia’s defense has me and the coaching staff optimistic. Patricia’s ability to hand-pick more of his own players lends credence to the potential of this unit as well. Coming from the “do your job” school of Bill Belichick, this…

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Ohio State Football 2026 Preview: Predictions, Biggest Storylines & Season Outlook | TSB LIVE

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August 31, 2026

TSB LIVE kicks off the fall with a special two-hour Ohio State football season preview with Branden Bowen at DICK’s House of Sport in Polaris, Ohio. TSB LIVE from DICK’s House of Sport — Buckeyes Season Preview with Branden Bowen & Coach Jack Johnson. Ohio State’s 2026 season is on the doorstep, and TSB LIVE has the full breakdown. Blake Biscardi, Grant Kincaid, Josh Cassinger, and Dan Smyth sit down…

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