The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes (0-0) host the Ball State Cardinals (0-0) at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, September 5, 2026.

Watch college football, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up.

Ball State vs. Ohio State: Sept. 5 Viewing Options

Game date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Game time: 12:30 p.m. ET
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Venue: Ohio Stadium
TV channel: BTN
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Tickets: Get tickets for this game at StubHub

Catch college football action all year long on Fubo.

Ball State vs. Ohio State Insights (2025 Stats)

Ohio State ranked 26th in total offense this year (422.6 yards per game), but it played really well on the other side of the ball, ranking best in the FBS with 422.6 yards allowed per game.
The Cardinals were a bottom-25 scoring offense last year, ranking fifth-worst with 15.8 points per contest. Defensively, they ranked 101st in the FBS (29.8 points allowed per game).
Ohio State fired on all cylinders in the passing game last year, as it ranked 23rd-best in passing offense (268.2 passing yards per game) and best in passing defense (129.7 passing yards allowed per game).
Ball State was a bottom-25 offense last year, ranking third-worst with 271.7 yards per contest. On the defensive side of the ball, it ranked 104th in the FBS (405.5 yards allowed per game).
While the Cardinals' defense ranked 101st with 29.8 points allowed per game last season, they were worse on offense, ranking fifth-worst (15.8 points per game).
Ball State was a bottom-25 pass offense last year, ranking sixth-worst with 138 passing yards per game. On defense, it ranked 83rd in the FBS (226.8 passing yards allowed per game).

Looking for officially licensed gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more.

Ohio State Upcoming Schedule

FCC Applications