It’s the Ball State Cardinals versus the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 5, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 12:30 PM ET
- Location: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH
- TV Channels: Big Ten Network
How to Watch Ball State vs. Ohio State on September 5, 2026
You can watch the Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Ball State Cardinals live on DIRECTV on Big Ten Network channel 610 on September 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET.
Ball State (0-0) at No. 1 Ohio State (0-0) — Game Preview
No. 1 Ohio State (0-0) opens its season at home against Ball State (0-0) at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on September 5, 2026.
The Buckeyes enter the year as the country’s top-ranked team and carry a fresh College Football Playoff push into the opener. Ohio State turns to returning quarterback Julian Sayin, back under center after leading the offense through last season.
Ball State counters with transfer quarterback Keldric Luster, who won the starting job during preseason camp after stops at Texas State and SMU. The Cardinals arrive as the clear outsider against the nation’s No. 1 team, but a season opener carries its own uncertainty before either roster has played a live snap. Saturday’s kickoff at Ohio Stadium sets the tone for both programs as they open the 2026 season.
National TV
Big Ten Network
What Time is the Ball State vs. Ohio State Game?
The Ball State vs. Ohio State game starts at 12:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Ball State vs. Ohio State?
You can watch Ball State vs. Ohio State on Big Ten Network.
Players to Watch: Ball State vs. Ohio State
Ball State
Keldric Luster — QB. The redshirt transfer arrives by way of SMU and Texas State and was tabbed Ball State’s starting quarterback for the season opener after a preseason competition. He gives the Cardinals a proven arm as they open the year on the road against the nation’s No. 1 team.
Ohio State
Julian Sayin — QB. Sayin returns as Ohio State’s starting quarterback after leading the Buckeyes’ offense through last season and enters 2026 as one of the sport’s most closely watched passers. He anchors a Buckeyes attack looking to open the season with a statement at home.
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