Ohio State Buckeyes defeat Ball State Cardinals 56-3: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 · NCAAF · Ball State Cardinals 3, Ohio State Buckeyes 56
The Ohio State Buckeyes beat the Ball State Cardinals 56-3 on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Ohio Stadium. The Ohio State Buckeyes covered the spread as 50-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 55.5, with 59 points combined.
Ball State Cardinals vs. Ohio State Buckeyes final score and game recap
The Ohio State Buckeyes led 14-0 after the first quarter and 28-3 at halftime. They outscored the Ball State Cardinals 28-0 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Keldric Luster (Ball State Cardinals): 18/33 passing for 89 yards, 0 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Elisha Durham (Ball State Cardinals): 1 catch for 26 yards.
- Julian Sayin (Ohio State Buckeyes): 21/25 passing for 320 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State Buckeyes): 8 catches for 151 yards, 2 receiving touchdowns.
Who covered the spread in Ball State Cardinals vs. Ohio State Buckeyes?
The Ohio State Buckeyes covered the spread as 50-point favorites, winning by 53 points.
Did Ball State Cardinals vs. Ohio State Buckeyes go over or under the total?
The game went over: 59 points combined against a closing total of 55.5, over by 3.5. 31 of the 59 points came in the first half.
Ball State Cardinals and Ohio State Buckeyes betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Ball State Cardinals 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the Ohio State Buckeyes 1-0 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
What's next for Ball State Cardinals and Ohio State Buckeyes?
Next for the Ball State Cardinals: the Stony Brook Seawolves at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Next for the Ohio State Buckeyes: at the Texas Longhorns on Saturday, September 12, 2026.