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Ohio State remained No. 1 in both the Coaches and AP polls after a 56-3 victory over Ball State, with Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith leading the offense, and a demanding schedule that includes games against Texas, Oregon and Michigan awaiting the Buckeyes.
Ohio State begins its 2025 campaign on September 5 at home versus Ball State, with multiple analysts projecting a decisive victory and a potent offensive performance that will test the team’s readiness for a Texas matchup.
The opening weekend of the 2025 college football season featured a mix of surprising upsets, dominant performances and weather‑affected contests that defined the early Top 25 landscape.
A tight contest at Briner Sports Complex saw the Bearcats fall 1-0 to Ball State, with a late strike deciding the match.
Ohio State kicks off its 2026 campaign on September 5, entering the year as the nation’s No. 1 team in both the LBM Coaches Poll and the AP poll.
At 6‑foot‑10, Chris Hood blends a basketball‑rich heritage with gridiron leadership, staying committed to Ball State as he eyes a bowl game and a conference title in his final season.
The University of Cincinnati women's soccer team is set to meet Ball State on Sunday at 1 p.m. in Muncie, Indiana, with the match streaming on ESPN+ and a roster brimming with returning starters and fresh talent.
After a competitive battle with Tyler Mizzell, Ball State has named Keldric Luster its starting quarterback for the 2026 campaign, setting the stage for a debut against Ohio State on September 5.
The Buckeyes return for the 2026 season with championship aspirations after capturing the 2024 CFP national championship, facing a slate that includes road tests at Indiana, USC and Oregon, while major networks secure broadcast rights.
The Cardinals opened their 2026 campaign with a 2‑0 victory over IU Indy, while the Bulldogs fell to Wright State. Key performances and historic matchups set the tone for upcoming road tests against Butler and Western Kentucky.
Redshirt junior Keldric Luster, a Texas native transitioning to Ball State, is competing for the starting quarterback position while adapting to a new climate and culture in Muncie.
The Indiana Hoosiers are preparing for the 2026 season with a fresh infusion of talent, a demanding slate of Big Ten opponents, and a debut match in Louisville that could set the tone for the year.
Ohio State entered the season atop the AP poll, yet only two Buckeyes made the preseason All‑American teams. Jeremiah Smith, a South Florida native, earned first‑team honors, while Luke Montgomery, a key offensive lineman, was selected second‑team after a pivotal role in the 2024 College Football Playoff run.
With veteran backs, transfers and promising freshmen, Ball State aims to distribute carries and leverage special‑teams talent rather than rely on a single workhorse.
From a new quarterback under Nick Sheridan to emerging playmakers on both sides of the ball, Michigan State is banking on a handful of standout athletes to overturn a modest outlook and contend for an unexpected breakthrough.
A sudden surge of water swept through east central Indiana, killing six people including a high school football standout. Rescue efforts were hampered by severe flooding, and federal assistance has been approved.
A rain‑delayed match in Muncie saw Ball State dominate with early and late goals, a strong defensive display, and a fifth clean sheet for goalkeeper Kate Pallante.
Ball State University’s soccer team began its campaign with a 2-0 win over IU Indy, highlighted by goals from Kaelyn Valleau and Anna Kate Robillard and a praised tactical shift under head coach Andy Stoots.
Head coach Destinee Rogers announced a full slate that blends early non‑conference matchups, a demanding SEC road schedule and a championship tournament in Pensacola, Florida.
The Red Wolves reveal a full calendar that blends early road tests, conference play and a championship run in Pensacola.
The University of Michigan announced the hiring of Dylan Murphy as an assistant coach for the 2026‑27 season, filling one of three open positions under head coach Mike Boynton Jr. Murphy’s extensive G League background and data‑focused approach are expected to enrich the program’s strategic depth.
The 2026 college football season opens with a much‑anticipated showdown between the Michigan Wolverines and Western Michigan, a game that pits a dominant Big Ten program against a MAC champion riding a ten‑win streak.
Roman Tubner, who was dismissed from Tennessee in April, is set to bolster the Louisville women's basketball staff, reuniting with former teammate Deniya Prawl and adding depth to head coach Kim Caldwell's roster.
From July 7-17, journalists from five Indiana dailies partnered with USA Today Company to illuminate the history, culture, and future of high school basketball in the Hoosier State.