Week 1 · College Football
Ball State vs Ohio State prediction
The TailgateNinjas model gives Ohio State a 100% chance to beat Ball State in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.
#136 Mid-American Conference
Ball State
0% to make the 12
#2 Big Ten Conference
Ohio State
52% to make the 12
The model's read
Ohio State is a heavy favorite — 100% in the model. Upset alert if it's close.
Ball State
0%
to win
Ohio State
100%
to win
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