Ohio State Dominance Starts Here | Ohio State Buckeyes Football News

Ohio State kicks off its 2026 season with a massive 55-point favorite against Ball State, the largest spread of opening week — and for good reason: the Cardinals are coming off a brutal four-win season and struggle on the road. While fans might wonder what’s to gain from such a blowout, the Buckeyes need this win to set the tone, especially after last year’s tough opener against Texas. With a perfect 7-0 record over the past decade against MAC foes and an average margin of victory over 54 points, Ohio State’s dominance is no fluke — but they still need to prove they’re ready to dominate again, starting with this soft landing. 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/3bbc0e6bed5403d2