Dominant Ohio State Faces Texas
Top-Ranked Ohio State Routs Ball State 56-3 to Set Up Texas Clash
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Julian Sayin also scored the first rushing touchdown of his career, running 3 yards up the middle on fourth-and-goal to give Ohio State a 21-0 lead early in the second quarter.
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Ohio State receiver Devin McCuin provided another major offensive contribution with six catches for 97 yards and a touchdown.
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Ball State received $1.9 million to play Ohio State and fell to 0-2 against teams ranked No. 1 in the AP Top 25.
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Ball State’s only points came on Brody Boehm’s 54-yard field goal late in the second quarter, while quarterback Keldric Luster completed 18 of 33 passes for 89 yards in his first collegiate start.
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Ohio State’s opening sequence was uneven: kickoff returner Legend Bey mistakenly brought the ball out from deep in the end zone to the 15-yard line, and Sayin began 0-for-2 before the Buckeyes went three-and-out.
No. 1 Ohio State demolished Ball State 56-3 on Saturday, putting on a clinic in efficiency and explosiveness. The Buckeyes' offense scored on seven of its next nine possessions after an opening three-and-out, overwhelming the Cardinals while holding them to just 165 total yards WUSA9.
The dominant win sets up a massive clash at No. 5 Texas on Sept. 12. Ohio State's star trio — quarterback Julian Sayin, receiver Jeremiah Smith, and running back Bo Jackson — are already drawing early Heisman Trophy attention with their explosive play WTOL.
Sayin and Smith Put on a Passing Clinic
Quarterback Julian Sayin completed 21 of 25 passes for 320 yards and three touchdowns. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith caught eight passes for 151 yards and two spectacular touchdowns, including a one-handed grab that highlighted Ohio State's offensive firepower WTOL.
Receiver Devin McCuin added six catches for 97 yards and a touchdown, giving the Buckeyes multiple weapons to attack Ball State's defense. Sayin also scored his first career rushing touchdown, running 3 yards up the middle on fourth-and-goal for a 21-0 lead early in the second quarter Local Memphis.
Bo Jackson Breaks Free for 65-Yard Score
Running back Bo Jackson added another explosive play with a 65-yard touchdown run, showcasing Ohio State's balance between air and ground attacks. The Buckeyes' offense was nearly unstoppable after settling in following their opening three-and-out News Center Maine.
Ball State's Defense Crumbles Early
Ball State's defense had no answer for Ohio State's speed and precision. The Cardinals managed only a 54-yard field goal from Brody Boehm late in the second quarter for their lone points 13WMAZ. Quarterback Keldric Luster, starting his first college game, completed 18 of 33 passes for just 89 yards.
The loss dropped Ball State to 0-2 against teams ranked No. 1 in the AP Top 25. The Cardinals earned $1.9 million for the game but provided little resistance to a Buckeyes team now preparing for their biggest test of the young season WUSA9.
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