Ohio State enters its 2026 season opener as the preseason No. 1 team hosting Ball State at Ohio Stadium on September 5, with the Buckeyes favored by roughly 50 points in a first-ever matchup. The lopsided implied probability stems from Ohio State's elite returning offense featuring quarterback Julian Sayin and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith under new coordinator Arthur Smith, contrasted with Ball State's 4-8 record last season and untested starting quarterback Keldric Luster. Depth advantages allow head coach Ryan Day to rotate extensively, while special events including Senior Day and a Jim Tressel Ring of Honor induction add context but do not alter the competitive gap. Ball State's MAC-level roster faces significant barriers in pass protection and overall execution against a revamped Buckeye defense.
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Cardinals – Buckeyes
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Moneyline
$959 Vol.
Spreads
$0 Vol.
Totals
$0 Vol.
If Ball State wins, the market will resolve to "Ball State".
If Ohio State wins, the market will resolve to "Ohio State".
If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed.
If the game is canceled entirely or ends in a tie, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.
Market Opened: Aug 25, 2026, 7:33 PM ET
Resolution Source
https://www.ncaa.com/Resolver
0x65070BE91...Cardinals – Buckeyes
Combos
Moneyline
$959 Vol.
Spreads
$0 Vol.
Totals
$0 Vol.
If Ball State wins, the market will resolve to "Ball State".
If Ohio State wins, the market will resolve to "Ohio State".
If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed.
If the game is canceled entirely or ends in a tie, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.
Market Opened: Aug 25, 2026, 7:33 PM ET
Resolution Source
https://www.ncaa.com/Resolver
0x65070BE91...Ohio State enters its 2026 season opener as the preseason No. 1 team hosting Ball State at Ohio Stadium on September 5, with the Buckeyes favored by roughly 50 points in a first-ever matchup. The lopsided implied probability stems from Ohio State's elite returning offense featuring quarterback Julian Sayin and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith under new coordinator Arthur Smith, contrasted with Ball State's 4-8 record last season and untested starting quarterback Keldric Luster. Depth advantages allow head coach Ryan Day to rotate extensively, while special events including Senior Day and a Jim Tressel Ring of Honor induction add context but do not alter the competitive gap. Ball State's MAC-level roster faces significant barriers in pass protection and overall execution against a revamped Buckeye defense.
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