COLUMBUS, Ohio — The top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes opened their 104th football season in commanding fashion, securing a 56-3 victory against the Ball State Cardinals in Columbus, Ohio. The game also featured a halftime honor for former head coach Jim Tressel, who was enshrined into the stadium’s ring of honor.

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Junior wide receiver Jeremiah Smith set the tone early, catching two first-half touchdowns. His first score came on a highlight-reel 48-yard reception pinned against his helmet to get the Buckeyes on the board.

Quarterback Julian Sayin orchestrated the offensive output, accounting for four total touchdowns. Sayin completed 21 of 25 passes for 320 yards and three touchdowns while adding another score on a rushing play. Head coach Ryan Day praised the game plan constructed by offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, which aimed to get Jeremiah Smith involved early.

In the second half, Ohio State gave playing time to its backup quarterbacks. Freshman Luke Fahey stepped in first, completing 5 of 6 passes for one touchdown and one interception. Quarterback Tavien St. Clair also saw fourth-quarter snaps, going 5-for-6 for 52 yards and throwing a 15-yard touchdown pass to freshman Chris Henry, Jr.

Freshman running back Legend Bey recovered from an early misstep on kickoff returns, where he chose to run out two kicks against the advice of teammate Brandon Inniss. Bey later caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from Fahey and added 37 rushing yards on six carries.

Following the opening win, Ohio State turns its attention to a road matchup next Saturday against the Texas Longhorns.

Source: NBC4 Columbus — Original report

Wararka Af-Soomaaliga

Ohio State oo 56-3 ku Muquunisay Ball State Furitaanka Xilli Ciyaareedka

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Kooxda kubbadda cagta ee Ohio State Buckeyes ayaa si awood leh ku startaysay xilli cayaareedkeedii 104-aad, ka dib markii ay 56-3 ku muquunisay kooxda Ball State Cardinals ciyaar ka dhacday magaalada Columbus, Ohio. Ciyaarta ayaa sidoo kale lagu maamuusay macallinkii hore ee kooxda Jim Tressel, oo magaciisa lagu soo daray golaha sharafka ee garoonka.

Ciyaaryahanka garbaha ka ciyaara ee Jeremiah Smith ayaa wacdaro dhigay qeybtii hore ee ciyaarta, isagoo dhaliyay labo touchdown. Dhibcihiisii ugu horreeyay ayaa yimid markii uu qabtay kubbad 48-yard ah oo uu ku qabtay koofiyaddiisa, taas oo noqotay dhibcihii ugu horreeyay ee xilli cayaareedka ee Ohio State.

Ciyaaryahanka quarterback-ka ee Julian Sayin ayaa hoggaaminayay weerarka Ohio State, isagoo ka qeyb qaatay afar touchdown oo wadajir ah. Sayin ayaa dhameystiray 21 ka mid ah 25 baas oo uu bixiyay, isagoo kooxda u horseeday 320 yards iyo saddex touchdown oo baas ah, wuxuuna sidoo kale dhaliyay touchdown orod ah. Macallinka guud Ryan Day ayaa ammaanay qorshaha uu dejiyay isuduwaha weerarka Arthur Smith oo lagu hubinayay in kubbaddu gaarto ciyaartoyda muhiimka ah.

Qeybtii labaad ee ciyaarta, Ohio State waxay fursad siisay ciyaartoydeeda beddelka ah. Ciyaaryahanka cusub ee Luke Fahey ayaa soo galay garoonka, isagoo dhameystiray 5 ka mid ah 6 baas oo ay ku jirtay hal touchdown iyo hal interception. Sidoo kale, Tavien St. Clair ayaa ciyaaray qeybtii afaraad, isagoo bixiyay 5 ka mid ah 6 baas oo u dhiganta 52 yards, wuxuuna touchdown 15-yard ah u dhiibay ciyaaryahanka cusub Chris Henry, Jr.

Ciyaaryahanka cusub ee Legend Bey ayaa ka soo kabsaday bilow adag oo dhanka soo celinta kubbadda kickoff-ka ah, halkaas oo uu iska indhotiray taladii ciyaaryahan Brandon Inniss ee ahayd inuu fariisto. Bey ayaa markii dambe qabtay baas 25-yard ah oo touchdown ahaa oo ka yimid Fahey, wuxuuna intaas ku daray 37 yards oo orod ah oo uu ka helay 6 jeer oo uu kubbad qaaday.

Ka dib guushaas furitaanka ah, Ohio State waxay isu diyaarinaysaa ciyaar adag oo ay sabtida soo socota marti uga noqon doonto kooxda Texas Longhorns.

Xigasho: NBC4 Columbus