Ohio State-Ball State will be televised nationally on the Big Ten Network in Week 1 of the 2026 college football season. Jeff Levering and Jake Butt will call the game from the booth at Ohio Stadium, with Brooke Fletcher reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FuboTV, which may offer a free trial to new subscribers.

Here is one Ohio State football player who was a fall camp winner.

Jim Tressel will be inducted into the Ohio State Ring of Honor during the Ball State game. Students may want to arrive early for a souvenir.

Ohio State football kicks off it season on Saturday when it hosts Ball State in the 'Shoe. Here are five storylines to watch in Game 1 of 2026.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State needs to rethink how it does Senior Day. Before the Buckeyes take the field for their season opener against Ball State this afternoon, they’ll use the pregame festivities to honor the seniors.

Ball State head coach Mike Uremovich met with the media to discuss the game against Ohio State Saturday. Watch what he said about the Buckeyes.

Are the Ohio State Buckeyes better heading into this season than they were at this time last year?

Marvin Harrison Jr.’s baby brother, Jett, lives up to his name. He’s still a high school football player, but he’s already committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes, and so he has all eyes on him when he takes the field on Friday nights.