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A highly-anticipated Week 1 will continue Saturday with a matchup between the nation's No. 1-ranked program Ohio State, and Ball State.
Ohio State is entering this season with hopes of redemption after an early exit in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals last year. The Buckeyes are a strong favorite in this matchup though, especially with Matt Patricia's rock-solid defense and star power in the form of Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin.
Meanwhile, Ball State will have more mundane goals this season as they simply look to improve upon last year's 4-8 record and become bowl eligible. Unfortunately for the Cardinals, they'll face their toughest challenge against the Buckeyes as a season-opener.
Get ready for a thrilling 2026-27 debut matchup.
Here's everything you need to know about Ohio State vs. Ball State, including TV channel and streaming options for the college football matchup.
TV channel:Big Ten Network
The season opener between Ohio State and Ball State will be broadcast on Big Ten Network, with Jeff Levering and Jake Butt on the call.
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Date:Saturday, Sept. 5
Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
Ohio State vs. Ball State will take place on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 12:30 p.m. ET from Ohio Stadium in Columbus.
Here's a look at the Buckeyes' next five matchups.
| Date |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 5 |
vs. Ball State |
12:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 12 |
at Texas |
7:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 19 |
vs. Kent State |
Noon |
| Sept. 26 |
vs. Illinois |
TBA |
| Oct. 3 |
at Iowa |
TBA |
Here's a look at the Cardinals' next five matchups.
| Date |
Matchup |
Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 5 |
at Ohio State |
12:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 12 |
vs. Stony Brook |
2 p.m. |
| Sept. 19 |
at Liberty |
4 p.m. |
| Sept. 26 |
at Kent State |
TBA |
| Oct. 3 |
vs. Toledo |
TBA |
