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7:00 PM, November 17, 2026
Peden Stadium
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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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Anthony Colandrea accounts for 4 TDs as Nebraska pulls away in 4th quarter to beat Ohio 49-21
Anthony Colandrea passed for 275 yards with three touchdowns and ran for a fourth, Jamal Rule ran for 122 yards and scored three times, and Nebraska pulled away from Ohio in the fourth quarter in a 49-21 victory 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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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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Nebraska opens its 4th season under Matt Rhule with home game against Ohio
Ohio at Nebraska, Saturday, Noon ET How to watch: FS1
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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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Simulating the season using EA Sports College Football 27
After 26 simulations, we tallied the national titles, Heisman winners, coaching changes, transfers and more.
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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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Ranking all 138 FBS QB situations ahead of the 2026 season
Just three months from the 2026 season, David Hale ranks all 138 FBS programs' quarterback rooms into tiers.
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