Day seeks clean opener as No. 1 Ohio State hosts Ball State with Texas on the horizon
Day wants Ohio State to play clean, take care of the football and avoid distractions before a top-five showdown with Texas next week.
- On Saturday, No. 1 Ohio State opens its season at home against Ball State. Coach Ryan Day emphasized that his team must "play clean" and maintain great fundamentals to begin the year effectively.
- The Buckeyes enter as 50 1/2-point favorites pursuing a second national championship in three years. The Cardinals look to rebound from a 4-8 campaign, integrating 59 newcomers into their roster.
- Arthur Smith debuts as offensive coordinator, leading a unit featuring quarterback Julian Sayin and All-American wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Ball State quarterback Keldric Luster, a Texas State transfer, makes his first college start.
- Ohio State will host senior day on Saturday; Ryan Day moved the event to avoid perceived distractions during Michigan week. The university will also honor former coach Jim Tressel by adding him to the Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor.
- The Buckeyes face a top-five matchup against Texas next week, adding pressure to this opener. Defensive coordinator Matt Patricia must integrate eight new starters into a unit that led the nation in total defense last season.
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Ohio State tries to not look ahead to Texas
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Even though Ohio State fans are anticipating next week's top five matchup against Texas, Ryan Day has more than a few things he is looking for the top-ranked Buckeyes to accomplish in the opener against Ball State.
Ryan Day Confident Of Ohio State’s Form Ahead Of Season Opener Against Ball State
Ohio State football is finally getting ready to kick off the 2026 season. And head coach Ryan Day sounds pretty happy with what he has seen from his team. The Buckeyes open the season against Ball State on Saturday. On paper, it looks like the kind of game Ohio State should handle, but Day is not taking anything for granted. The 8-year head coach recently spoke with reporters inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. He discussed the team’s prepar…
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Day seeks clean opener as No. 1 Ohio State hosts Ball State with Texas on the horizon
Ohio State fans are excited about next week's matchup against Texas, but coach Ryan Day is focused on Saturday's opener against Ball State.
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