Smith and Sayin help No. 1 Ohio State prepare for Texas with 56-3 rout of Ball State

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin throws a pass against Ball State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ball State defenders Donovan Lanier, left, and Cincear Lewis tackle Ohio State running back Ja’Kobi Jackson during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, right, catches a touchdown pass over Ball State defensive back Sterling Smith during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, right, celebrates his touchdown reception against Ball State with teammate Brandon Inniss during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel, second from right, is honored at the Ohio State against Ball State NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)