{
  "id": 5848054,
  "title": "Smith and Sayin help No. 1 Ohio State prepare for Texas with 56-3 rout of Ball State",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/smith-and-sayin-help-no-1-ohio-state-prepare-for-texas-with-56-3-rout-5848054",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T21:53:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/ohio-state-ball-state-football-score-53462378566d02b19cd6a865e7ed0c18"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Columbus, Ohio (AP) - Jeremiah Smith contributed two touchdown receptions, Julian Sayin passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns, leading Ohio State to a dominant 56-3 victory over Ball State on Saturday. The top-ranked Buckeyes (1-0) began with a three-and-out, but went on to convert seven of their next nine scoring opportunities. Smith, who had eight receptions for 151 yards, showcased his highlight reel abilities early with a 48-yard, over-the-shoulder touchdown catch. Sayin completed 21 of 25 passes and scored the first rushing TD of his career on a 3-yard run to extend Ohio State's lead to 21-0. The defense held Ball State to 165 total yards, while Devin McCuin added 97 yards receiving and a touchdown. Ball State's only points came on a 54-yard field goal by Brody Boehm with one minute left in the half. This win marked Ohio State's first tune-up game before facing No. 5 Texas a week later. Ball State, who received $1.9 million to face Ohio State for the first time, fell to 0-2 against top-ranked teams in the AP Top 25.",
  "summary": "COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jeremiah Smith had two highlight reel-worthy touchdown catches, Julian Sayin passed for 320 yards and…",
  "key_points": [
    "Jeremiah Smith caught two TD passes and contributed 151 yards",
    "Julian Sayin threw for 320 yards and 3 TDs in dominant win",
    "Ohio State defense limited Ball State to 165 total yards"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Smith and Sayin help No. 1 Ohio State prepare for Texas with 56-3 rout of Ball State",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/smith-and-sayin-help-no-1-ohio-state-prepare-for-texas-with-56-3-rout",
        "published": "2026-09-05T20:02:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "WATCH: What Ohio State coach Ryan Day said postgame vs. Ball State",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/watch-what-ohio-state-coach-ryan-day-said-postgame-vs-ball-state",
        "published": "2026-09-05T22:08:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Jeremiah Smith flashes Heisman pose in Ohio State’s warmup for showdown with Texas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/jeremiah-smith-flashes-heisman-pose-in-ohio-states-warmup-for-5860696",
        "published": "2026-09-05T23:23:02.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}