Ball State Cardinals vs Ohio State Buckeyes Prediction, Odds & Preview — Sep. 5, 2026
Ball State Cardinals visit the Ohio State Buckeyes on September 5, 2026, listed for 12:30 PM ET at Ohio Stadium (Columbus). Ball State Cardinals enter at 0-0 and Ohio State Buckeyes sit at 0-0.
Prediction Lab's stored Sharp Consensus currently gives Ohio State Buckeyes a 90.9% win probability. That figure is a statistical model output for this matchup — not a guarantee, and not betting advice.
Game information
| Date | September 5, 2026 · 12:30 PM ET |
|---|---|
| Venue | Ohio Stadium (Columbus) |
| Away | Ball State Cardinals (0-0) |
| Home | Ohio State Buckeyes (0-0) |
| Status | STATUS_IN_PROGRESS |
Model moneyline
| Model | Side | Prob |
|---|---|---|
| Grinder2 | Ohio State Buckeyes | 96.1% |
| Edge | Ohio State Buckeyes | 50.0% |
| XSharp | Ohio State Buckeyes | 98.5% |
| Sharp Consensus | Ohio State Buckeyes | 90.9% |
Sharp Consensus: Ohio State Buckeyes (90.9%)
Why the models split
4 of 4 models with a stored probability lean Ohio State Buckeyes: Grinder2 (96.1%), Edge (50.0%), XSharp (98.5%), Sharp Consensus (90.9%).
Takeaway
This preview is built from Prediction Lab's stored Ball State Cardinals vs Ohio State Buckeyes board for September 5, 2026. The current Sharp Consensus lean is Ohio State Buckeyes at 90.9%. Use the NCAAF picks page for the live card, then check graded results after the game. Model probabilities can be wrong; they are not locks.
