Why Did Ohio State Have Senior Day In Week 1 Against Ball State?

It's the first full week of the college football season, which means it's time to honor the seniors who are playing in their final home game.

Wait, what?

The No. 1 AP ranked Ohio State Buckeyes held their Senior Day celebration prior to the 2026 season opener against the Ball State Cardinals on Saturday afternoon. But Senior Day usually takes place in a team's last home game of the season.

Ohio State moved its Senior Day ceremony from the home finale against the Michigan Wolverines on Nov.