Live stats, information and analysis from Columbus as the No. 3-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State looks to continue their winning ways on a Homecoming Saturday in Columbus, as they match-up with a Rutgers squad that they've outscored 428-88 in their eight meetings since joining the Big Ten.
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Fourth Quarter
- Final Stats:
- Dallas Hayden finds some space and picks up 15 yards to advance the ball past midfield for the Buckeyes.
- Devin Brown has entered the game at quarterback for Ohio State.
- Rutgers goes three-and-out and Ohio State takes over at their own 34 after the punt.
- Kyle McCord has checked into the game for the Buckeyes.
- Rutgers goes for it on 4th-and-9 from the OSU 31, and Evan Simon's pass is broken up by Josh Proctor. Ohio State takes over possession of the ball.
- Evan Simon throws incomplete on third down, but Caden Curry is called for Roughing the Passer and the Scarlet Knights' drive is extended.
- Rutgers sets up for their next drive at midfield after a 16-yard kickoff return.
- Drive Summary: 2 plays, 20 yards, 0:48 TOP, Touchdown.
- MIYAN WILLIAMS SCORES AGAIN! Williams punches it in from two yards out, tying the school record for rushing touchdowns in a game with his FIFTH. Buckeyes lead grows, 49-10.
- Max Melton is called for pass interference on Marvin Harrison Jr. yet again, and Ohio State gets a 1st-and-Goal from the 2.
Third Quarter
- Third quarter stats:
- Marvin Harrison Jr. draws a pass interference penalty and the Buckeyes are down to the RUTG 10.
- Steele Chambers with an interception! Chambers drops into coverage and jumps up to pick-off Evan Simon's pass. OSU ball at the RUTG 20.
- Drive Summary: 8 plays, 55 yards, 4:04 TOP, Touchdown.
- TOUCHDOWN OHIO STATE! C.J. Stroud finds Marvin Harrison Jr. on 3rd-and-Goal to extend the Buckeye lead. 42-10, OSU.
- Marvin Harrison Jr. is held in the end zone and OSU has a fresh set of downs inside the Scarlet Knights' 5.
- Stroud drops back and patiently finds Emeka Egbuka for a gain of 18 yards down to the RUTG 8-yard line.
- Williams continues to run strong, and is up to 174 yards rushing on the day. Ohio State is down to the RUTG 37.
- STONE-WALLED. Rutgers goes for it on fourth-down from midfield with no luck, as the Buckeye defense holds firm. Ohio State football from their own 46.
- With his latest score, Miyan Williams becomes the first OSU running back with four touchdowns in a game since J.K. Dobbins in 2019.
- Drive Summary: 1 play, 70 yards, 0:11 TOP, Touchdown.
- MIYAN WILLIAMS TO THE HOUSE! Williams breaks free for a 70-yard touchdown on Ohio State's first play of the drive, scoring his FOURTH touchdown of the day! He now has 161 yards rushing (and counting). 35-10, Buckeyes.
- Rutgers scores on a 35-yard field goal attempt after the Buckeye defense stiffens in the red zone. 28-10, Ohio State.
- Steele Chambers and a host of Buckeye defenders get home on third down, forcing a throw away from Evan Simon.
- Jack Sawyer with another big stop on second down, and Rutgers is faced with a 3rd-and-10.
- Steele Chambers with another impressive TFL, wrangling Kyle Monangai down for a loss of 2 on first down from the OSU 17.
- Brown gets the carry again, converting a first down and moving the ball into the red zone for the Scarlet Knights.
- Samuel Brown V rushes forward for a gain of 8 on first down for Rutgers.
- Sean Ryan beats Denzel Burke for a gain of 26 yards on a back-shoulder throw from Evan Simon. Rutgers is at the OSU 30.
- C.J. Stroud is intercepted by Avery Young on the Buckeyes' first play of the second half. He was attempting to hit Emeka Egbuka downfield on the play.
- Ohio State will start the third quarter on offense, taking possession at the 40 after Rutgers took a penalty and then kicked the ball out of bounds to begin the half.
Second Quarter
- First half stats:
- Drive Summary: 10 plays, 39 yards, 4:48 TOP, Touchdown.
- TOUCHDOWN BUCKEYES! After an 7 plays inside the RUTG 5-yard line, Miyan Williams finds the end zone for his third score of the first half. Buckeyes lead, 28-7.
- Rutgers calls it's final timeout of the half prior to Ohio State's fourth-down attempt.
- Ohio State calls it's second timeout of the half prior to 4th-and-Goal with 51 seconds remaining.
- After 6 offensive plays from inside the Scarlet Knights' 5-yard line, the Buckeyes attempt a quarterback sneak with C.J. Stroud and are stopped short.
- Rutgers calls it's second timeout of the half prior to 3rd-and-Goal. 1:45 remaining in the first half.
- Miyan Williams tries to punch it in on 2nd-and-Goal, but is pushed out of bounds short of the goal line. Another 3rd-and-Goal upcoming for Ohio State.
- Stroud dives for the pylon on first down, but is stopped just short of the goal line.
- C.J. Stroud runs out of bounds for a loss of 12 on 3rd-and-Goal, but Christian Baswell is called for holding and the Buckeyes will reset with a fresh set of downs.
- Miyan Williams is stopped short of pay-dirt twice, and OSU faces 3rd-and-Goal from the 3.
- Deion Jennings is called for pass interference as Stroud looked Mitch Rossi's direction. Buckeye ball at the RUTG 4.
- Stroud finds Marvin Harrison Jr. for a gain of 6, converting the first down at the RUTG 14. Rutgers lined up offside on the play, but the penalty was declined.
- Timeout called by Ohio State prior to third down at the RUTG 20. 4:08 remaining in the half.
- Julian Fleming picks up 5 yards on second down, and the Buckeyes face 3rd-and-5.
- C.J. Stroud looks for MARVIN HARRISON Jr in the end zone, but the ball hits the back of Max Melton's head and falls incomplete.
- Miyan Williams continues his strong day, gaining 14 yards on the Buckeyes' first play of the possession.
- A poor punt leads to Ohio State taking over possession at the RUTG 38.
- Tommy Eichenberg lays out Evan Simon on an attempted quarterback draw on 3rd-and-14. Rutgers is forced to punt from their own end zone.
- After gaining no yardage on first and second down, Rutgers doesn't get a play off on third down and will face a 3rd-and-14 from their own 4.
- Ohio State punts the ball back to Rutgers, and the Scarlet Knights will start the next drive from their own 8-yard line.
- On third down, C.J. Stroud looks to Emeka Egbuka, who almost makes an incredible reception juggling the football, but the pass falls incomplete.
- Stroud's second down pass to Cade Stover is broken up. 3rd-and-10 coming up for the Buckeyes.
- C.J. Stroud extends the Ohio State first down play enough to find Gee Scott Jr. for the first time this year, but Scott is called for illegal touching on the play.
- Miyan Williams pushes forward for an OSU first down on 3rd-and-1. Buckeyes are out to the 45-yard line.
- Another quick first down for Ohio State, as Stroud connects with Fleming near the sideline to move the sticks.
- Strong running from Miyan Williams picks up 13 yards on the drive's opening play, and the Buckeyes are out past their own 20.
- Emeka Egbuka fields the punt cleanly, calling for a fair catch at the OSU 9.
- Rutgers is held the 3 yards on 3rd-and-14 and will punt the ball back to Ohio State.
- Play is stopped as Tyleik Williams is slow to exit the field of play. He has entered the medical tent, favoring his left leg.
- Steele Chambers comes up with another huge TFL, forcing a loss of 7 on second down to force a 3rd-and-14 back at the RUTG 43.
- Samuel Brown V finds some space for the Scarlet Knights, gaining 11 yards and moving the ball to the RUTG 47.
- Julian Fleming has four touchdowns in the last three games for the Buckeyes.
- Drive Summary: 3 plays, 51 yards, 0:34 TOP, Touchdown.
- TOUCHDOWN BUCKEYES! C.J. Stroud finds Julian Fleming running free up the seam for a 36-yard touchdown STRIKE! 21-7, OSU.
First Quarter
- First Quarter stats:
- TURNOVER! Mike Hall Jr. jumps on a Zach Harrison forced fumble, and the Buckeyes have the football at midfield!
- Tanner McCalister is down on the field for the Buckeyes.
- Drive summary: 9 plays, 74 yards, 3:29 TOP, Touchdown.
- 2 TDs for Miyan Williams in the first quarter! Williams bullies his way into the end zone from 1-yard out, and the Buckeyes lead, 14-7.
- Marvin Harrison Jr. catches a touchdown from Stroud in the corner of the end zone, but is penalized for illegal touching after running out of bounds.
- Ohio State maintains possession of the football.
- Rutgers calls timeout, giving the referees an opportunity to look further at a potential fumble by Harrison through the end zone.
- The Buckeyes get Marvin Harrison Jr. involved in the run-game, handing the football off on a reverse and gaining 14 yards down to the RUTG 1.
- Emeka Egbuka again! The receiver finds open grass over the middle of the field on a 20-yard connection to the RUTG 15.
- On 3rd-and-8, C.J. Stroud connects with Emeka Egbuka on a 27-yard completion. Egbuka lost the ball at the end of the play, but was ruled down.
- Stroud completes short to Julian Fleming on first down and Miyan Williams on second down, and the Buckeyes face a 3rd-and-8.
- Rutgers goes three-and-out again, and Ohio State will get the football back after starting the game hot during their first offensive possession. Buckeye football at the OSU 26.
- Rutgers has played 4 different players at QB in their first 6 offensive snaps.
- Drive summary: 5 plays, 48 yards, 1:38 TOP, Touchdown.
- TOUCHDOWN BUCKEYES! Ohio State answers Rutgers' early score with one of their own, as Miyan Williams punches it in from 2 yards out after his 32-yard run earlier in the drive set the Buckeyes up in position to score. Tie ball game, 7-7
- Miyan Williams breaks a HUGE run, bursting free for 32 yards down to the RUTG 2!
- C.J. Stroud finds Cade Stover on his first attempt of the day, converting a first down at the RUTG 34.
- Rutgers tried an onside kick, but Ohio State recovers and now has great field position to begin their first drive. Buckeye football from the RUTG 48.
- Touchdown Rutgers. Evan Simon finds Sean Ryan, who beats Denzel Burke to the football on a jump-ball in the end zone. The Scarlet Knights lead, 7-0.
- Emeka Egbuka muffed Rutgers' punt, and the ball is recovered by the Knights' Max Melton at the OSU 18.
- Rutgers started the game with Noah Vedral at quarterback, then shifted to Evan Simon for second and third down. Rutgers goes three-and-out in their first possession.
- Kickoff in Columbus! Rutgers won the coin toss and elected to receive the football. They will start from their own 25.
Pregame
- Ohio State has announced that TreVeyon Henderson is a game-time decision.
- Emeka Egbuka is dressed and it appears he will play today after being added to the availability report as a game-time decision earlier this afternoon.
- Ohio State corner Denzel Burke will return to the lineup today after missing last week's win over Wisconsin with a hand injury. He will be wearing no. 10, rather than the no. 5 he wore to start the year.
- The officials for today's game: