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No. 1 Ohio State Blows Out Rutgers 42-9, Sits Top WRs Ahead of Michigan

Resting Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate, the Buckeyes prioritized health before Michigan.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates with Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) after a touchdown catch against Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first quarter during the College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on January 20, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images/File Photo
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Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates his second quarter touchdown with teammate Carnell Tate #17 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ohio Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Overview

  • Ohio State improved to 11-0 with a decisive win in its final regular-season home game at Ohio Stadium.
  • Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate did not play due to lower-body injuries and are considered day-to-day, per ESPN reporting.
  • The nation’s top scoring defense held Rutgers to nine points as Ohio State leaned on depth and a controlled game plan.
  • The Buckeyes moved to 11-0 all-time against Rutgers, delivering the kind of margin widely predicted by markets favoring OSU by 30-plus.
  • Focus now turns to the rivalry trip to Michigan next week after a health-first Senior Day approach in Columbus.