Buckeyes’ Loaded WR Room Takes Field | Ohio State Buckeyes Football News

Ohio State’s loaded receiver corps, led by Heisman buzzworthy freshman Jeremiah Smith, takes center stage as the Buckeyes open their 2026 season against Ball State — with coach Ryan Day stressing clean play, chemistry, and health ahead of a tougher Texas showdown. Smith even gave his seal of approval to the new turf at Ohio Stadium. Kickoff is Saturday, Sept. 5, at 12:30 PM ET on the Big Ten Network. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a88eca3e7b6b18e6