Overview
- Kickoff is noon ET at Ohio Stadium on FOX, with Ohio State 10-0 hosting Rutgers 5-5 in the Buckeyes’ final home game.
- Sportsbooks list Ohio State around -32.5 to -33 with a total near 55.5, and SportsLine’s model projects the Under with a 55-point combined output.
- First-year starter Julian Sayin leads Ohio State with 2,675 passing yards, 25 TDs and an 80.1% completion rate as the rushing attack has surged after a 200-plus yard day vs. UCLA.
- Rutgers leans on Doak Walker semifinalist Antwan Raymond (1,000+ rushing yards, 240 vs. Maryland), but its defense has allowed roughly 196.5 rushing yards per game and 6.5 yards per carry.
- Local and national previews forecast a lopsided Buckeyes win as Ohio State manages snaps before Michigan and hosts recruits, including recent tight end commit Nick Lautar on an official visit.