Ohio State vs Ball State Live sTREAM
Ohio State begins its 2026 campaign Saturday afternoon when the Buckeyes welcome Ball State to Ohio Stadium. The Big Ten powerhouse enters the season ranked No. 1 in the country and will look to start its pursuit of another College Football Playoff appearance with a strong performance at home.
Ball State faces one of the biggest challenges on its schedule right out of the gate. The Cardinals are entering their second season under head coach Mike Uremovich after finishing 4-8 in 2025, while Ohio State is coming off a 12-2 season that ended with a loss to Miami in the College Football Playoff.
The Buckeyes will have plenty of attention on their offense, with quarterback Julian Sayin, running back Bo Jackson and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith among the players expected to lead the way. Ball State, meanwhile, will turn to quarterback Keldric Luster, who is set to make his first career start.
How to Watch Ball State at No. 1 Ohio State
[Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith]
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4).
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Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
Location: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
TV: Big Ten Network
Live Stream: Fox One
Ball State Cardinals
Head Coach: Mike Uremovich
Uremovich enters his second season leading Ball State. The Cardinals went 4-8 last season and will open 2026 against the top-ranked team in the country.
Starting Quarterback: Keldric Luster
Luster is expected to make his first career start Saturday as Ball State prepares for one of the toughest road environments in college football.