Overview
- Julian Sayin went 22-of-28 for 208 yards and two touchdowns, showing composure in a hostile Husky Stadium debut.
- Jeremiah Smith caught an 18-yard score just before halftime and reached 100 career receptions faster than Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
- The Buckeyes kept Washington out of the end zone, logging six sacks and forcing the Huskies into field goals on red-zone trips.
- Freshman Bo Jackson led the ground game with 17 carries for 80 yards, while C.J. Donaldson added two touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving.
- Ohio State moved to 4-0 (1-0 Big Ten) and faces questions about early conservative playcalling after leaning more on the pass after halftime.