Frames from the game: Ohio State defeats Ball State 56-3

Quarterback Julian Sayin (10) scores his first rushing touchdown of his career. Ohio State beat Ball State 56-3 on Sept. 5, 2026. Credit: Cassandra D'Angelo | Sports Photo Editor.
Safety Blaine Bradford (16) pregame. Ohio State beat Ball State 56-3 on Sept. 5, 2026. Credit: Cassandra D'Angelo | Sports Photo Editor.
Associate AD for Football Sports Performance Mickey Marotti (center) gets the Buckeyes hyped up before facing Ball State. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor
Defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (2) runs out with teammates for the game. Ohio State beat Ball State 56-3 on Sept. 5, 2026. Credit: Cassandra D'Angelo | Sports Photo Editor.
Sophomore linebacker TJ Alford (17) celebrates with cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (7) after an interception against Ball State. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor
Buckeye fans cheer after an interception made by linebacker TJ Alford. Ohio State beat Ball State by a score of 56-3. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor
Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) fights for extra yards after a reception in the Buckeyes' season opener vs. Ball State. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor
Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) and quarterback Julian Sayin (10) celebrate after a touchdown. Ohio State beat Ball State 56-3 on Sept. 5, 2026. Credit: Cassandra D'Angelo | Sports Photo Editor.
Wide receiver Devin McCuin (3) scores his first touchdown as a Buckeye. Ohio State beat Ball State 56-3 on Sept. 5, 2026. Credit: Cassandra D'Angelo | Sports Photo Editor.
Senior wide receiver Devin McCuin (3) celebrates for the camera with his teammates after running a catch into the end zone in the Buckeyes' season opener against Ball State. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor
Freshman running back Legend Bey (2) runs downfield during Ohio State's season opener against Ball State. Ohio State beat Ball State 56-3 on Sept. 5, 2026.Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor
A group of Buckeyes pose with Ball State's Dianté Griffin (24), who transferred from Ohio State. Dianté Griffin is the grandson of Archie Griffin. Ohio State beat Ball State 56-3 on Sept. 5, 2026. Credit: Cassandra D'Angelo | Sports Photo Editor.