Overview
- With concussion symptoms surfacing after the Nov. 8 Nebraska game, UCLA’s starter remained in protocol and did not play.
- Redshirt sophomore Luke Duncan made his first career start and finished 16-of-23 for 154 yards and a late touchdown against the nation’s top-ranked team.
- Ohio State led 27–0 at halftime, got 112 rushing yards from Bo Jackson, and added a 100-yard kickoff return by Lorenzo Styles Jr.
- The Buckeyes held out Carnell Tate and limited Jeremiah Smith as a precaution, and Ryan Day said he has no long-term concern about either receiver.
- Ohio State improved to 10–0, while UCLA’s offense without its leading passer and rusher managed just eight first downs.