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2:00 PM, September 12, 2026
Scheumann Stadium
Muncie
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Smith and Sayin help No. 1 Ohio State prepare for Texas with 56-3 rout of Ball State
Jeremiah Smith had two highlight reel-worthy touchdown catches, Julian Sayin passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns, and top-ranked Ohio State tuned up for next week's matchup against No. 5 Texas with a 56-3 rout of Ball State on Saturday.
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CFB Week 1 takeaways: Michigan gets a gift, LSU looks title-ready and UMass wins!
CFB Week 1 takeaways: Michigan gets a gift, LSU looks title ready and UMass wins!
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Ball State Cardinals vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: Game Highlights
Ball State Cardinals vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: Game Highlights
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Day seeks clean opener as No. 1 Ohio State hosts Ball State with Texas on the horizon
Even though Ohio State fans are anticipating next week's top five matchup against Texas, Ryan Day has more than a few things he is looking for the top-ranked Buckeyes to accomplish in the opener against Ball State.
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Ranking all 138 FBS teams in tiers: Who rises to the top?
Presenting a tiered ranking of all 138 FBS teams ahead of the 2026 season.
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Bill Connelly's 2026 FBS college football conference previews
From the SEC and Big Ten to the Sun Belt and MAC, we have projections, predictions and players to watch.
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Cole Bunicci catches go-ahead TD with 51 seconds remaining and Stony Brook edges Bryant 35-28
Quinn Boyd ran for a touchdown and threw for two more, including a go-ahead 6-yard score to tight end Cole Bunicci with 51 seconds remaining, and Stony Brook edged Bryant 35-28 on...
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