Ohio State, Indiana roll in openers: Top 25 roundup
Ohio State ran through Ball State on Saturday while Indiana extended its FBS-leading winning streak to 17 games.
Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith had a standout performance, catching two touchdowns and outpacing his teammates with 151 receiving yards. Ohio State's defense was equally impressive, limiting Ball State to just 165 total yards in a lopsided 56-3 victory. On the other side of the country, No. 6 Indiana delivered a dominant 52-16 win against North Texas, with freshman quarterback Josh Hoover making his mark as the team's Heisman Trophy hopeful.
Hoover threw for a score on his first pass attempt and led the Hoosiers to their 17th consecutive home victory. Sophomore quarterback Keelon Russell led No. 13 Alabama to a 48-10 triumph over East Carolina, setting the tone with five touchdown passes and over 400 total yards. Meanwhile, Houston edged Oregon State 33-20, with running back Conner Weigman leading the charge with a crucial 1-yard touchdown run and impressive passing numbers.
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