Overview

• Julian Sayin went 22-of-28 for 208 yards and two touchdowns without a turnover in his first career road start.
• Ohio State’s defense produced six sacks, held Washington to 1-for-11 on third down, and forced two field goals on three red-zone trips.
• Jeremiah Smith caught an 18-yard touchdown before halftime and reached 100 career receptions faster than any Buckeye on record.
• Coaches kept the offense conservative early before leaning on quick-game throws, with CJ Donaldson scoring both rushing and receiving touchdowns.
• The Buckeyes improved to 4-0 (1-0 Big Ten) under new coordinator Matt Patricia’s elite defense and return home to face Minnesota on Oct. 4.