Overview
- UCLA starter Nico Iamaleava entered concussion protocol after symptoms appeared following the Nebraska game and did not travel, leading to redshirt sophomore Luke Duncan’s first career start.
- No. 1 Ohio State moved to 10-0 with a 48–10 win in Columbus, extending its undefeated run and strengthening its College Football Playoff position.
- Ohio State listed Carnell Tate as out and Jeremiah Smith as questionable pregame, and Ryan Day said both situations were precautionary with no long-term concern.
- With receivers limited, the Buckeyes leaned on their backfield and depth as Bo Jackson rushed for 112 yards, multiple backs scored, and Lorenzo Styles delivered a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown.
- UCLA fell to 3–7 with bowl eligibility slipping away as Duncan went 16-of-23 for 154 yards and a late touchdown against an OSU defense that smothered the Bruins for most of the night.