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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

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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

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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

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

September 3, 2026

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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

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

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August 31, 2026

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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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Buckeye Football: Ohio State’s Road to the Playoff Starts With These Three Questions

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches during the first practice of training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus on Aug. 6, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

August 28, 2026

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Ohio State faces its toughest schedule yet in 2026. Here are three critical areas that could define the Buckeyes’ season and playoff hopes. The Buckeyes enter the 2026 season with little margin for error. A grueling schedule, defensive turnover, and questions along the offensive line will test Ohio State’s depth from the opening weeks of the season through the playoff push. With six preseason ranked opponents on the schedule, including…

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