Ohio State moves senior day to week one against Ball State
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 12:44 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Ohio State held senior day ceremonies during its season-opening game against Ball State at Ohio Stadium on September 5, 2026. The Buckeyes secured a 56-3 victory in the contest. Head coach Ryan Day stated the administration moved the celebration from its traditional November date to minimize distractions for the upcoming game against Michigan. The decision received criticism from fans and observers, including Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, who described the shift as unnecessary. Supporters of the rival program suggested the change was intended to avoid holding the ceremony during a potential loss against Michigan. The program included incoming transfers in the festivities despite them having yet to play a snap for the team. This adjustment highlights the ongoing focus on managing high-stakes conference matchups within the program schedule.
- •Ohio State hosted senior day during the season opener against Ball State.
- •The Buckeyes won the matchup with a final score of 56-3.
- •Coach Ryan Day cited a desire to limit distractions before the Michigan game.
- •Critics mocked the decision, attributing the move to concern over losing to Michigan.
- •Transfer players were included in the ceremony before playing their first game.
- 12:44 AMYahoo Sports — ‘So Soft,’ ‘Pretty Selfish’ — Dave Portnoy, Michigan Fans Mock Ohio State’s ‘Insane’ Decision to Move Senior Day to Week 1
"On Saturday, the Ohio State Buckeyes kicked off their 2026 college football season with a matchup against the Ball State Cardinals in Week 1 at Ohio Stadium. While the Buckeyes secured a dominant 56-3 win over the Cardinals, a decision that head coach Ryan Day says originated with the administration caught flak from some Michigan fans.
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