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  "id": 5867356,
  "title": "Ohio State, Indiana roll in openers: Top 25 roundup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/ohio-state-indiana-roll-in-openers-top-25-roundup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T00:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
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    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ohio-state-indiana-roll-openers-000300740.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Ohio State ran through Ball State on Saturday while Indiana extended its FBS-leading winning streak to 17 games.",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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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": "Associated 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-5848054",
        "published": "2026-09-05T21:53:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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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  "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."
}