Ohio State football does not play today, first game on Sept. 5

Ohio State football fans will not see the Buckeyes play today, August 29, as the team begins its 2026 season on September 5 against Ball State. This year, Ohio State is ranked first in both the US LBM Coaches Poll and the Associated Press poll. In their first matchup, the Buckeyes will host Ball State, which had a 4-8 record last season. After the opener, Ohio State will face Texas in Week 2, with the Longhorns ranked No. 4 in the coaches' poll. Currently, Southern California is the only Big Ten team competing today.

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