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September 5, 2026 β’ Ohio Stadium, Columbus
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 5, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Ball State Cardinals (0-1) takes on Ohio State Buckeyes (1-0) at Ohio Stadium, Columbus.
Ball State Cardinals
Visiting Side
Record
0-1
Ohio State Buckeyes
Home Side
Record
1-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BAL
|
0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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OHI
|
14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 56 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
8:47
Jeremiah Smith 48 Yd pass from Julian Sayin (Connor Hawkins Kick)
Score
1:23
Devin McCuin 17 Yd pass from Julian Sayin (Connor Hawkins Kick)
Score
12:08
Julian Sayin 3 Yd Run (Connor Hawkins Kick)
Score
1:17
Brody Boehm 54 Yd Field Goal
Score
0:10
Jeremiah Smith 3 Yd pass from Julian Sayin (Connor Hawkins Kick)
Score
11:29
Bo Jackson 65 Yd Run (Connor Hawkins Kick)
Score
8:20
Ja'Kobi Jackson 49 Yd Run (Connor Hawkins Kick)
Score
14:16
Legend Bey 25 Yd pass from Luke Fahey (Connor Hawkins Kick)
Score
1:55
Chris Henry Jr. 15 Yd pass from Tavien St. Clair (Cooper Peterson Kick)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
Ball State Cardinals
VS
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Ohio State Buckeyes
Projected Score
BAL 21
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OHI 30
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
1 of 5 categories
Ball State Cardinals
STAT
Ohio State Buckeyes
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Ohio State Buckeyes plays on familiar turf at Ohio Stadium, Columbus.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Ball State Cardinals Could Win
Ball State Cardinals will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Ohio State Buckeyes Could Win
Ohio State Buckeyes has the statistical edge across key metrics.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be which team controls the line of scrimmage and time of possession.
Game Details
Ohio Stadium, Columbus
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
101,120
Closing Odds
Line: OSU -50.5 | O/U: 55.5
Team Leaders
Team Passing Yards
Julian Sayin
21/25, 320 YDS, 3 TD
Team Rushing Yards
Bo Jackson
9 CAR, 83 YDS, 1 TD
Team Passing Yards
Keldric Luster
18/33, 89 YDS, 1 INT
Team Rushing Yards
Elijah Jackson
2 CAR, 20 YDS
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Ball State Cardinals (0.0%)
Ohio State Buckeyes (100.0%)
Total Submissions: 80 circles
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