How to watch Ohio State-Ball State college football game for free today

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin, left, reacts with wide receiver Brandon Inniss after scoring a touchdown against Miami during the second half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson) APAPIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Thomas Lagrone | tlagrone@al.comThe No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes play against the Ball State Cardinals in a college football game today. The matchup is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. CT on Big Ten Network. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DIRECTV and FuboTV. Alternatively, Sling offers an affordable monthly subscription. Ohio State ended last year’s season with a 12-2 record, as the team lost against Miami in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal. In order to bounce back this year, Ohio State will need to rely on its sophomore quarterback Julian Sayin. He threw for 32 touchdowns and more than 3,600 yards last season, while completing 77% of his passes. Sayin struggled in the playoff game, as he threw two interceptions and was sacked five times. Ball State is coming off a rough season, as the team possessed a 4-8 record. In order to pull off the upset today, Ball State will need a great performance from its quarterback Keldric Luster. He has played for SMU and Texas State throughout his collegiate career. Fans can watch this college football game for free online by using the free trials offered by DIRECTV and FuboTV. Alternatively, Sling offers an affordable monthly subscription. How to watch Indiana-North Texas college football game for free todayHow to watch Alabama-East Carolina college football game for free todayWhere to watch Houston-Oregon State college football game for free todayHow to watch Miami-Stanford college football game for free tonightOpelika vs. Enterprise Alabama high school football: Watch AHSAA region-opening tilt tonightThomas Lagrone is an Alabama native and recent graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's degree in sports communication. Thomas has loved participating in and watching sports...