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Ohio State hosts Ball State with traffic alerts for football opener

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Ohio State hosts Ball State with traffic alerts for football opener
Summary

Ohio State plays Ball State at Ohio Stadium at 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 5. Officials anticipate traffic delays and road closures due to the season opener and ongoing construction on College Road. Woody Hayes Drive will close in both directions between Cannon Drive and Tuttle Park Place, while other campus roads will switch to one-way traffic patterns before and after the game. A free shuttle service will operate between the Mount Hall loop and the Herrick Drive Transit Hub starting six hours before kickoff until 90 minutes post-game. Campus Area Bus Service will suspend operations during the game day period. Motorists are advised to follow traffic control instructions to navigate the area.

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  • •Ohio State plays Ball State at 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 5.
  • •Woody Hayes Drive closes between Cannon Drive and Tuttle Park Place.
  • •Free shuttles run from six hours before kickoff until 90 minutes post-game.
  • •Campus Area Bus Service remains suspended for several hours surrounding the game.
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  • 10:02 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State football opener brings road closures, free shuttle
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Fans heading to Ohio Stadium for the Sept. 5 season opener should expect traffic delays, road closures and construction around campus.

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