Overview
- Ohio State moved to 11-0 behind a dominant defense that held Rutgers to 70 total yards through three quarters and a run game that controlled the day.
- Bo Jackson rushed for 110 yards and two touchdowns, while Julian Sayin went 13-of-19 for 157 yards with scoring throws to Max Klare and Brandon Inniss.
- Max Klare led all pass catchers with seven receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown, and reserves contributed with C.J. Donaldson’s goal-line score and James Peoples’ 49-yard TD.
- Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate did not play due to lower-body issues and are considered day-to-day, according to reporting from ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
- Ryan Day framed the next step as pursuit of trophies, saying “We’re playing for hardware now,” as attention turns to the Michigan rivalry and postseason stakes.