Ohio State’s 2026 season is officially underway. After months of work at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, the Scarlet and Gray were finally able to hit someone else and showcase themselves to Buckeye Nation and the rest of the country.
The first result was positive. Ohio State beat Ball State 56-3. It was the kind of commanding win you would expect from the top-ranked team in the country and a 50.5-point favorite against a Mid-American Conference opponent.
Put another way, the Buckeyes handled business.
Ohio State’s 2026 college football season is coming fast. The Buckeyes’ fall camp practices are in the books, and the games kick off this weekend. There is plenty of news regarding the Scarlet and Gray as the season begins. Ohio State basketball made it back to the NCAA Tournament, but lost in the first round, setting up an important offseason. It’s the busiest time of year for Ohio State. Stay on top of the latest Buckeye news by BECOMING A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER today!
How did Ohio State perform? Let’s answer that question in this week’s Report Card.
OFFENSE
Grade: B
The Buckeyes went three-and-out on the first drive of the game. That was not great. However, the Scarlet and Gray quickly responded with three straight touchdown drives, essentially putting the game to bed early in the second quarter.