Ohio State rolls past Rutgers to stay unbeaten
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Interstat) — Ohio State methodically dispatched Rutgers 42-9 on Saturday at Ohio Stadium to remain undefeated. The Buckeyes improved to 11-0, while the Scarlet Knights fell to 5-6.
Quarterback Julian Sayin led Ohio State, completing 13 of 19 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns. His top target was tight end Max Klare, who caught seven passes for 105 yards and a score. The Buckeyes’ defense was stifling, holding Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis to 81 passing yards and recording multiple sacks.
Ohio State scored touchdowns in every quarter, pulling away with 14 points in both the third and fourth periods. Rutgers’ offense was held to a field goal in the second quarter and a late fourth-quarter touchdown.