The Ohio State Buckeyes are well aware a tough matchup with the Texas Longhorns on the road awaits them. Ryan Day commented on the trip to Austin that awaits Ohio State in Week 2.
The Ohio State Buckeyes opened the 2026 season with a commanding 56-3 victory over Ball State, racking up 671 total yards while holding the Cardinals to just 165. Ohio State scored 14 points in every quarter throughout the blowout, finding success both on the ground and through the air with 434 passing yards spread across three quarterbacks.
The Buckeyes rotated plenty of depth in a game that was always expected to be lopsided, and the performance offered a revealing look at what Ohio State’s roster could look like throughout the 2026 season. Players like Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, Bo Jackson, Devin McCuin, and even freshman Legend Bey headlined a deep rotation that flashed on both sides of the ball.
Ohio State’s attention shifts to Texas after beating Ball State
The Ball State opener was always going to serve as a tune-up for what lies ahead. Ohio State now prepares for a Week 2 trip to Austin to take on the Texas Longhorns in primetime, a significant early-season test for coach Ryan Day’s squad…