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Ohio State coach Ryan Day prepares for 2026 season opener against Ball State

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 2:52 PM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Ohio State coach Ryan Day prepares for 2026 season opener against Ball State
Summary

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day is scheduled to address the media ahead of the team's 2026 season opener against Ball State. The Buckeyes play Ball State on September 5 at 12:30 p.m. at home on the Big Ten Network. Ohio State currently holds a 39-1 record against active members of the MAC and maintains a 36-game unbeaten streak against those opponents. The program has accumulated a 120-12-4 record in season-opening games throughout its history. Following the matchup with Ball State, Ohio State will travel to face Texas on September 12. The team has also introduced Arthur Smith as the new offensive coordinator for the upcoming season.

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  • •Ohio State plays Ball State on September 5 to open the 2026 season.
  • •Ryan Day will speak to the media at noon on September 14.
  • •The Buckeyes hold a 36-game unbeaten streak against current MAC members.
  • •The schedule includes a September 12 road game against Texas.
  • •Arthur Smith serves as the new offensive coordinator for Ohio State.
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  • 2:52 PMYahoo Sports — Ohio State coach Ryan Day speaks to media before Ball State. Watch here
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Ohio State coach Ryan Day speaks to the media ahead of the Buckeyes' 2026 season opener against Ball State. Watch live here:

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