Smith and Sayin help No. 1 Ohio State prepare for Texas with 56-3 rout of Ball State
Summary
Ohio State’s football team won 56-3 against Ball State as they got ready for their next game against Texas. Jeremiah Smith caught two impressive touchdown passes, and quarterback Julian Sayin threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns.Key Facts
- Ohio State beat Ball State 56-3 in a college football game on September 5, 2026.
- Jeremiah Smith caught two touchdown passes and had 151 receiving yards in the first half.
- Julian Sayin completed 21 of 25 passes for 320 yards and three touchdowns.
- Sayin also scored his first rushing touchdown during the game.
- Ohio State scored touchdowns on eight of their last 11 possessions.
- Ball State scored their only points with a 54-yard field goal late in the second quarter.
- Ohio State’s running game improved in the second half with long touchdown runs by Bo Jackson and Ja’Kobi Jackson.
- Coach Ryan Day said the team spent little time celebrating because of the important game coming next against Texas.
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