For an Ohio State team that entered the 2026 season with championship expectations and a trip to Austin waiting just seven days away, Saturday afternoon against Ball State was never really about whether the Buckeyes would win. It was about what they could accomplish before things became considerably more difficult. Ohio State checked just about every box.
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There is something about the first Saturday in Ohio Stadium that never gets old. The offseason debates finally give way to the band coming down the ramp, the team running out of the tunnel, and a fresh season of possibilities. Everyone has spent months projecting what Ohio State could become. Beginning Saturday, the Buckeyes get to show us.
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The offseason has had its turn. Now we finally get to watch some football.Ohio State opens the 2026 season against Ball State on Saturday, September 5, with a chance to give Buckeye fans their first look at how this team comes together. Here our our three bold predictions for the game!
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Last Year: Ohio State had a great regular season going 12-0 and headed into the Big Ten Championship game as a favorite. But a loss to Indiana in the B1G Championship and another in their first game of the playoffs to Miami and what was such a fun season, ended all too quickly. Leaving a bitter taste in the mouths
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Game week has finally arrived in Columbus. In our first Monday Musings of the 2026 season, we look at Arthur Smith’s offensive debut, Julian Sayin’s next step, the new faces on defense and what Ohio State must accomplish against Ball State before turning its attention to Texas.
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Ohio State enters the 2026 season ranked No. 1 and talented enough to win another national championship, but the road will include six preseason-ranked opponents and difficult trips to Texas, Iowa, Indiana and USC. Buckeye50 breaks down every matchup and predicts how the Buckeyes will navigate one of college football’s toughest schedules.
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Ohio State will begin the 2026 season ranked No. 1 in both the Associated Press and Coaches Poll, leading a historic Big Ten presence atop the preseason rankings.
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The unofficial beginning of the 2026 college football season has arrived, and Ohio State will once again take center stage at Big Ten Football Media Days. Head coach Ryan Day will represent the Buckeyes alongside quarterback Julian Sayin, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and safety Jaylen McClain.
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Ohio State Athletics announced a landmark partnership with JPMorganChase, making the financial institution one of the department’s premier corporate partners and introducing the Chase logo to Ohio State athletic uniforms as college athletics continues to evolve in the revenue-sharing era.
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Will Kacmarek was selected No. 87 overall in the third round by the Miami Dolphins, giving Miami a versatile tight end who brings physicality, reliability, and a team-first mentality to their offense. While he may not have always been the headline name in Columbus, Kacmarek built a reputation as one of the most dependable pieces in Ohio State’s system.
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