The most interesting numbers from Ohio State’s 56-3 win over Ball State
There were some pretty interesting numbers that came out of Saturday’s destruction of the Cardinals by the Buckeyes.
The Ohio State Buckeyes delivered a dominant 56-3 victory over Ball State in their season-opening game at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes showcased their talent with notable performances from starters like Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, and others, while also giving their backups valuable playing time in the second half of the blowout.
This win marked the 27th consecutive season-opening win for Ohio State, tying the Florida Gators for the second-longest winning streak in Division I history. The victory also helped Ryan Day tie Urban Meyer's record of 83 wins at Ohio State, which is the fourth-most in school history. Day has a notable 7-0 record against MAC teams during his tenure.
Senior Day festivities were held prior to kickoff, honoring 31 members of the Ohio State senior class. Of these seniors, 38 have won games since the start of the 2023 season as they aim for another College Football Playoff appearance and a national championship.
Ohio State's offense was explosive, accumulating 671 total yards, with 434 yards coming through the air. Quarterback Julian Sayin completed 31 of 31 passes, while running back Jeremiah Smith made a significant impact with 151 receiving yards and two scores. Smith is one game away from breaking Chris Olave's school record of 35 receiving touchdowns and is 189 yards away from surpassing Michael Jenkins' career yardage mark of 2,898 yards.
The Buckeyes' running backs also contributed, totaling 237 rushing yards. The defense stepped up as well, helping Ohio State secure a dominant win over Ball State.
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