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How much is Ohio State football favored by against Ball State? Here are the Week 1 odds: Buckeye Breakfast

Ohio State will open the 2026 season as heavy favorites against Ball State.

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The Plain Dealer ClevelandNews report · May 25, 9:00 AM

How much is Ohio State football favored by against Ball State? Here are the Week 1 odds: Buckeye Breakfast

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Ohio State will open the 2026 season as heavy favorites against Ball State.

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The Guardian USNews report · May 24, 12:00 PM

Ohio State reels from multiple scandals amid wider crisis in higher education

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Ohio State is grappling with sexual abuse allegations and questions over donor influence as financial pressures mount across higher education When Rocky Ratliff transferred to Ohio State Un...

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