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4:00 PM, September 19, 2026
Williams Stadium (VA)
Lynchburg
Where to watch
- ESPN+
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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James Madison begins the coach Billy Napier era with a 20-13 victory over in-state foe Liberty
JC Evans threw for a touchdown and ran for a key first down late in the fourth quarter to help James Madison begin the coach Billy Napier era with a 20-13 victory over in-state foe Liberty on Saturday.
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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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Liberty Flames vs. James Madison Dukes: Full Highlights
Liberty Flames vs. James Madison Dukes: Full 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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Lane vs. Dabo, Mike Norvell vs. the hot seat and everything to watch in Week 1
College football is back! Previewing Week 1's top games and which teams are on upset watch.
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Group of 6 betting preview: How to bet Hawai'i, James Madison, Liberty and more
Breaking down the best bets in the Group of 6 ahead of the 2026 season, including the top bets to make in the Mountain West and new-look Pac-12.
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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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College football schedule superlatives for 2026 season
We break down which teams face the biggest challenges and which have the easiest roads ahead.
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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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