Ohio State dominated Ball State with a 56-3 victory, showcasing standout performances from Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin. Smith made two impressive touchdown catches, contributing to his 151 receiving yards in the first half. Sayin threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns, also scoring his first rushing touchdown. The Buckeyes scored on seven of their next nine possessions after an initial three-and-out. Ohio State’s defense limited Ball State to 165 total yards, with the Cardinals’ only points coming from a 54-yard field goal by Brody Boehm. Ohio State, now 1-0, prepares to face No. 5 Texas next week, while Ball State, who received $1.9 million for the game, will host Stony Brook.
QUESTION: How might Ohio State’s strong performance against Ball State impact their confidence and strategy going into the game against Texas?
Smith and Sayin help No. 1 Ohio State prepare for Texas with 56-3 rout of Ball State
