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Ohio State vs Ball State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Ohio State Buckeyes | 1 | Ohio State leads |
 Ball State Cardinals | 0 |
Meetings since 2026: 1. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
1-0 Regular season
1-0 Last 1
56-3 Avg score
1 Longest Ohio State win run
Biggest Ohio State win 56-3 in 2026, a 53-point margin.
Every Ohio State vs Ball State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ohio State win | Columbus | 56-3 |
Scores from the Ohio State perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2026.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Ohio State Buckeyes lead the series since 2026, 1-0. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Ohio State and Ball State meet.
How to watch Ohio State vs Ball State
When Ohio State and Ball State are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Ohio State radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Ohio State vs Ball State time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Ohio State this season
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Ohio State vs Ball State: the essentials
Ohio State Buckeyes vs Ball State Cardinals is a non-conference matchup that sets the Big Ten against the Mid-American (Group of 6). Ohio State Buckeyes lead the series since 2026, 1-0. Across 1 meeting on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Ohio State vs Ball State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Ohio State Buckeyes team hub, the Big Ten this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Ball State against the whole conference, see Ball State vs the Big Ten.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Ohio State and Ball State?
Ohio State Buckeyes lead the series since 2026, 1-0. The two programs have met 1 time on record.
How can I watch Ohio State vs Ball State?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Ohio State and Ball State in the same conference?
No. Ohio State plays in the Big Ten. Ball State plays in the Mid-American (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.