Coverage dated September 6, 2026

What we learned from Ohio State's 56-3 season opening win over Ball State

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The 104th season of Ohio State football started out with a bang as the top-ranked Buckeyes dominated Ball State 56-3 on Saturday in a season opener that enshrined former coach Jim Tressel into the stadium's ring of honor.

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    What we learned from Ohio State's 56-3 season opening win over Ball State (opens NBC 4 Columbus)

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The 104th season of Ohio State football started out with a bang as the top-ranked Buckeyes dominated Ball State 56-3 on Saturday in a season opener that enshrined former coach Jim Tressel into the stadium's ring of honor.

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