Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Head coach Mike Uremovich of the Ball State Cardinals looks on during the second quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Julian Sayin #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after throwing a 17-yard touchdown pass to Devin McCuin during the first quarter against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Head coach Mike Uremovich of the Ball State Cardinals looks on prior to a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on prior to a game against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Bo Jackson #25 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after scoring a 65-yard touchdown during the third quarter against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes catches a pass during the second quarter against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Julian Sayin #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes carries the ball to score a three-yard touchdown during the second quarter against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Former Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Jim Tressel speaks as he is inducted into the Ohio State ring of honor during the second quarter against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Former Ohio State Buckeyes running back Maurice Clarett greets players on the sideline during the third quarter against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: CJ Nelson #7 of the Ball State Cardinals catches a pass against Jermaine Mathews Jr. #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first quarter at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Julian Sayin #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes warms up prior to a game against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Chris Henry Jr. #15 of the Ohio State Buckeyes catches a 15-yard touchdown pass against Chris Jackson #5 of the Ball State Cardinals during the fourth quarter at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes enters the stadium prior to a game against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Brock Boyd #11 of the Ohio State Buckeyes catches a pass against Cedric Franklin III #18 of the Ball State Cardinals during the fourth quarter at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Jay Timmons #25 of the Ohio State Buckeyes breaks up a pass intended for Isaiah Thacker #11 of the Ball State Cardinals during the third quarter at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on during the second quarter against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Bo Jackson #25 of the Ohio State Buckeyes carries the ball to score a 65-yard touchdown during the third quarter against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Julian Sayin #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks to pass during the quarter against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Devin McCuin #3 of the Ohio State Buckeyes breaks the tackle by Deondre Shepherd #12 of the Ball State Cardinals to score a 17-yard touchdown during the first quarter at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Former Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Jim Tressel (L) and his wife Ellen are introduced as Tressel is inducted into the Ohio State ring of honor during the second quarter against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Keldric Luster #6 of the Ball State Cardinals throws a pass during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Julian Sayin #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes warms up prior to a game against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Keldric Luster #6 of the Ball State Cardinals warms up prior to a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Head coach Ryan Day (R) of the Ohio State Buckeyes poses for a photo with former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel and Tressel's family prior to a game against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Ohio State Buckeyes mascot Brutus Buckeye leads the team into the stadium prior to a game against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Ohio State Buckeyes super fan The Big Nut poses for a photo prior to a game against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Legend Bey #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes scores a 25-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Keldric Luster #6 of the Ball State Cardinals hurdles over Cam Calhoun #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the third quarter at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Ohio State Buckeyes players sing the school alma mater after defeating the Ball State Cardinals 56-3 at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Devin McCuin #3 of the Ohio State Buckeyes catches a pass against Sterling Smith #1 of the Ball State Cardinals during the second quarter at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: TJ Horton #4 of the Ball State Cardinals carries the ball during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Brody Boehm #38 and Cole Stumbaugh #32 of the Ball State Cardinals celebrate a 54-yard field goal by Boehm during the second quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Julian Sayin #10 and Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after connecting on a three-yard touchdown during the second quarter against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Devin McCuin #3 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates with teammates after catching a 17-yard touchdown pass during the first quarter against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes shakes hands with head coach Mike Uremovich of the Ball State Cardinals after the Buckeyes defeated the Cardinals 56-3 at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes catches a 48-yard touchdown pass against Sterling Smith #1 of the Ball State Cardinals during the first quarter at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes catches a 48-yard touchdown pass against Sterling Smith #1 of the Ball State Cardinals during the first quarter at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Ja'Kobi Jackson #24 of the Ohio State Buckeyes scores a 49-yard touchdown during the third quarter against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: Ja'Kobi Jackson #24 and Brock Boyd #11 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate a 49-yard touchdown run by Jackson during the third quarter against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: A view of an Ohio State Buckeyes fan's buckeye necklace prior to a game against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ball State v Ohio State COLUMBUS, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 05: (EDITORS NOTE: Retransmission with alternate crop.) Keldric Luster #6 of the Ball State Cardinals hurdles over Cam Calhoun #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the third quarter at Ohio Stadium on September 05, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
