Ohio State opens its 2026 season against Ball State. Here is how to watch the Buckeyes at home this Saturday.

Here's everything you need to know about Ohio State vs. Ball State, including TV channel and streaming options for the college football matchup.

The Ohio State Buckeyes begin their quest for a national championship in 2026, and even if you don’t have cable, you can still easily watch any and every game on their path to that goal. Your options will vary depending on what exactly you’re looking for,

Here’s everything you need to know about watching the Ohio State vs. Ball State game, including what channel it’s on and how to stream it. Ohio State vs. Ball State kicks off at 12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 5. The game will be played at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

With the start of a new season, if you haven’t figured out your streaming setup, we break down the best ways to watch Ohio State vs. Ball State.

The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes begin their 2026 season today when they host the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Ryan Day enters his eighth season as Ohio State’s head coach with the Buckeyes ranked No.

The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes host the Ball State Cardinals Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET. The game will air on Big Ten Network, which you can stream free on FuboTV. Tonight’s matchup: Ball State Cardinals vs. No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the CFB Week 1 Ball State Cardinals and Ohio State Buckeyes game.