Overview

• The Buckeyes held Washington to two field goals, extending a season-long run of keeping every opponent out of double digits and without a red-zone touchdown.
• Sophomore Julian Sayin went 22-of-28 for 208 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in his first road start, operating efficiently in a hostile Husky Stadium.
• Caden Curry posted career highs with 11 tackles and three sacks and tied the school record for tackles for loss in a game, anchoring a dominant defensive front.
• Momentum swung in the ‘middle eight’ with a prepared stop of a fake field goal and a rare-play touchdown to Jeremiah Smith, followed by a seven-minute drive capped by C.J. Donaldson.
• Ohio State remains unbeaten and prepares to host Minnesota on Saturday, with coaches emphasizing continued growth in the run game and overall offensive identity.