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Ball State vs Ohio State

AWAY · 0-1 Ball State BALL 0-1
HOME · #1 · 1-0 Ohio State @ #1 OSU 1-0
WEEK 1 · NON-CONF FINAL FINAL BALL 3 OSU 56 Columbus, OH
WEEK 1 · NON-CONF SAT, SEP 5 4:30 PM Ohio Stadium, Columbus
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SEP 5 4:30P Big Ten Network

Ball State

0-1

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Ohio State

#1 · 1-0

Final · 3 - 56
WEEK 1 · NON-CONF Ohio Stadium, Columbus
Sat, Sep 5 4:30 PM Ohio Stadium, Columbus
Big Ten Network

Recap

The Buckeyes absolutely dominated at Ohio Stadium, crushing Ball State 56-3 in a statement performance that left no doubt who owned the field. Ohio State's offense was relentless from the opening whistle, piling up points while the defense held the Cardinals to a mere field goal all afternoon. Ball State had no answers for the Big Ten powerhouse, as Ohio State controlled both sides of the ball throughout the contest. The Cardinals managed just three points against a suffocating Buckeyes defense that made Columbus feel like a fortress. This wasn't just a win—it was a complete showcase of Ohio State's firepower as they sent a clear message to the rest of college football.

KEY PERFORMERS

The difference-makers on both sidelines.
Ball State
 Keldric Luster QB · Ball State
 Lucas Szymborski LB · Ball State
 Anthony Pinnace DB · Ball State
Ohio State
 Julian Sayin QB · Ohio State
 Jeremiah Smith WR · Ohio State
 Bo Jackson RB · Ohio State

Final Stats

Ball State
Ohio State
  • 120 Pass Yards 434
  • 45 Rush Yards 237
  • 165 Total Yards 671
  • 13 First Downs 32
  • 21.4% 3rd Down Conv. 45.5%
  • 1 Turnovers 1
  • 15 Penalty Yards 81
  • 28:22 Time of Possession 31:38

Play Breakdown

  • Run plays 33 of 72 snaps 46%
  • Pass plays 39 of 72 snaps 54%

Drive Chart

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