Ball State names Keldric Luster starting QB for season opener at Ohio State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:34 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ball State has named Keldric Luster its starting quarterback for the upcoming season opener against Ohio State. The game is scheduled for September 5 at Ohio Stadium, where the Buckeyes will host the Cardinals. Luster, a redshirt junior transfer from Texas State and SMU, secured the starting position over Tyler Mizzell during preseason competition. This debut comes as Ball State's first-year head coach Mike Uremovich prepares his team for a challenging matchup against the top-ranked Buckeyes. The game will air on the Big Ten Network.
- •Keldric Luster is Ball State's starting quarterback.
- •The season opener is set for September 5 at Ohio State.
- •Luster transferred from Texas State and SMU.
- •Ball State's previous quarterback competition ended with Luster's selection.
- •Ohio State is favored heading into the matchup.
- 2:34 PMYahoo Sports — Ball State names starting quarterback for season opener at Ohio State
"Ball State will send a new transfer quarterback into Ohio Stadium for a daunting season-opening test against the top-ranked Buckeyes.
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