No. 1 Ohio State vs Ball State: TV channel, kickoff time and free streaming options

5 articles, oldest first.

1. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

   Ohio State vs. Ball State FREE LIVE STREAM (9/5) | Time, TV Channel for Week 1 College Football game ↗ (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

   Published Sep 5, 2026

   NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

   Julian Sayin and top-ranked Ohio State welcome Ball State to Ohio Stadium today, Sept. 5, for a Week 1 College Football showdown.

2. The Oregonian

   No. 1 Ohio State vs Ball State: TV channel, kickoff time and free streaming options ↗ (opens The Oregonian)

   Published Sep 5, 2026

   The Oregonian's feed description

   The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes begin their 2026 season today when they host the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium in Columbus.

3. Cleveland Plain Dealer

   No. 1 Ohio State vs. Ball State: Live updates from the season opener ↗ (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

   Published Sep 5, 2026

   Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

   Ohio State hosts Ball State in its 2026 season opener, with the Buckeyes aiming to build depth and consistency ahead of a marquee matchup against Texas the following week.

4. NBC 4 Columbus

   Live updates: No. 1 Ohio State hosts Ball State in season opener ↗ (opens NBC 4 Columbus)

   Published Sep 5, 2026

   Same headline from 1 more outlet

   NBC 4 Columbus's feed description

   COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Football is back at the Horseshoe. No. 1 Ohio State begins one of the most daunting schedules in recent memory with a matchup against Ball State, a program that went 0-7 on the road in 2025.

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