Proof Points From Ohio State’s Dominant Win Over Ball State in the Season Opener, Presented by High Bank Distillery
Key Points:
- Ohio State dominated Ball State with a 56-3 victory in their season opener, scoring consistently with 14 points in each quarter and pulling starters early to showcase team depth.
- Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith had a standout first half, catching eight passes for 151 yards and two touchdowns, including a remarkable one-handed 48-yard touchdown catch.
- Quarterback Julian Sayin rebounded from early incompletions to complete 21 of 25 passes for 320 yards and three touchdowns, also scoring his first career rushing touchdown on a three-yard run.
- Running backs Bo Jackson and Ja'Kobi Jackson combined for 166 rushing yards and two long touchdown runs (65 and 49 yards) in the third quarter, energizing Ohio State’s ground game.