Ohio State Extends Season With 42–9 Win Over Rutgers
Top-ranked Ohio State kept its undefeated season alive on Saturday, earning a dominant 42–9 victory over Rutgers even with two of its best receivers sidelined.
Quarterback Julian Sayin delivered a steady performance, throwing two touchdown passes, while freshman running back Bo Jackson powered the offense with 110 rushing yards and two scores. The Buckeyes (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) pulled away in the second half after a slow offensive start.
Ohio State played without star wideout Jeremiah Smith, who leads the team with 902 yards and 10 touchdowns, after he appeared to aggravate a right-leg issue last week. Fellow receiver Carnell Tate also missed his third straight game due to lower-leg tightness suffered during warmups at Purdue.
Despite the setbacks, the Buckeyes led 14–3 at halftime and then scored on four consecutive drives in the second half to seal the win and shift attention to next week’s rivalry showdown against Michigan.
Sayin completed 13 of 19 passes for 157 yards, including a precise 7-yard touchdown to Brandon Inniss that capped an impressive 98-yard drive. He later connected with tight end Max Klare for an 11-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Klare led all receivers with seven catches for 105 yards.
With receiving depth thin, Ohio State relied heavily on the run game — calling 38 rushing plays to just 22 passes. Running backs CJ Donaldson and James Peoples also recorded touchdowns, helping Ohio State control the pace.
Rutgers scored its only touchdown on a 1-yard run by Antwan Raymond in the fourth quarter, but the Scarlet Knights struggled to generate offense. Quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis finished with 81 passing yards as Rutgers (5-6, 2-6) prepares for a crucial matchup with Penn State to keep its bowl hopes alive.
Ohio State’s victory marks the first time since 1973 that the Buckeyes will enter Michigan week unbeaten and ranked No. 1.
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