Internet abuzz over Ball State's viral sensation QB Keldric Luster ahead of showdown against Ohio State
A doctored photo of Ball State's quarterback ignites backlash as Ohio State readies for a high‑profile showdown.
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Who reported it (9)
- Internet abuzz over Ball State's viral sensation QB Keldric Luster ahead of showdown against Ohio State CBS Sports · 1d ago
- Ball State Game Trailer: LeBron James Narrates the Ball State Game Trailer, Which Features a Metallica Soundtrack Eleven Warriors · 1d ago
- College staffer calls out X account for photoshopped picture of QB: ‘Degrading, false’ PennLive.com · 1d ago
- College staffer calls out X account for photoshopped picture of QB: ‘Degrading, false’ Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Photoshopped image of Ball State's 5-10, 250-pound QB stirs major backlash: 'Degrading, false' IndyStar · 1d ago
- Day seeks clean opener as No. 1 Ohio State hosts Ball State with Texas on the horizon Newsday · 1d ago
- Across The Field: Ball State Writer Cade Hampton Discusses Opening Outlook On Cardinals, Roster Turnover and Quarterback Keldric Luster Eleven Warriors · 1d ago
- Our Ohio State football experts make bold predictions for Ball State game The Columbus Dispatch · 1d ago
- Ryan Day Says Legend Bey Will Return Kicks Against Ball State, Arthur Smith Will Call Plays from the Field Eleven Warriors · 1d ago
The story so far
College staffer publicly denounced the picture as degrading and false, a stance reported by PennLive.com and reiterated by IndyStar. The controversy coincided with a viral promotion for the upcoming game.
Eleven Warriors highlighted a trailer narrated by LeBron James and featuring a Metallica soundtrack, while also featuring an interview with writer Cade Hampton on roster turnover and Luster's role. CBS Sports noted the growing internet buzz around the quarterback ahead of the Ohio State matchup.
Ohio State, entering the contest as the nation’s No. 1 team, plans a clean opener according to Newsday. Coach Ryan Day confirmed Legend Bey will return kicks and Arthur Smith will call plays from the field, as reported by Eleven Warriors.
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The obvious questions
What caused the online backlash against Ball State's quarterback?
A photoshopped image depicting the quarterback as 5‑10 and 250 pounds was posted on X; college staffer called the picture degrading and false, as reported by PennLive.com and IndyStar.
How is Ball State promoting the game against Ohio State?
Eleven Warriors reported a game trailer narrated by LeBron James with a Metallica soundtrack and an interview with writer Cade Hampton discussing the team outlook.
What are the key points for Ohio State's upcoming matchup?
Newsday noted Ohio State seeks a clean opener as the No. 1 team. Ryan Day said Legend Bey will return kicks and Arthur Smith will call plays, and The Columbus Dispatch offered bold predictions for the game.
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