Here are the biggest takeaways from the Ohio State Buckeyes' week three victory over the Ohio Bobcats on Saturday.

We are now through three weeks of the 2025 college football season, and the Ohio State Buckeyes were able to end their non-conference schedule with another victory over the Ohio Bobcats on Saturday night, 37-9.

The big-time win did come with it's fair share of woes, with the offense managing to score just 13 points in the first half of the matchup. Luckily, there were multiple big takeaways from Saturday that could have an affect for the rest of the program's season.

Here are the three biggest takeaways from the Buckeyes' week three contest.

Feed Running Back Bo Jackson

It's clear that Ohio State's run game is not even close to how good it was last season.

Former West Virginia running back CJ Donaldson has been underwhelming in his first three games with the Buckeyes, rushing for 151 yards and two touchdowns on 33 carries. However, there's one name that could revitalize the rushing attack.

Freshman Bo Jackson, after an incredible collegiate debut against the Grambling State Tigers, continued his dominant stretch in week three. The Cleveland, OH native ended the contest against the Bobcats with nine carries for 109 rushing yards, including a huge 64-yard run early in the third quarter.

Jackson's combination of size and speed allows him to be a efficient in-between and outside the tackles, while also giving Ohio State a home-run threat with the ball in his hands. With two impressive games under his belt, there's a good chance that head coach Ryan Day and offensive coordinator Brian Hartline will start to incorporate Jackson more on the ground for the remainder of the season.

Caden Curry, Kayden McDonald Emerging As Next Men Up Within Buckeyes' Front Seven

One of the main concerns for the Buckeyes heading into the 2025 season was the program's ability to replace the front four on defense due every starter from last season making the jump to the NFL.

Luckily for Day and newly-hired defensive coordinator Matt Patricia, defensive linemen Caden Curry and Kayden McDonald did an incredible job against the Bobcats' offensive line to force pressure and limit the run game.

Curry, who came into week three with 10 tackles and one sack, carried the momentum into game three, totaling four tackles, one tackle for a loss and one sack. Likewise with McDonald from the interior, the junior defender ended the matchup with three tackles, one tackle for a loss and one sack.

The rise of both Curry and McDonald have led to the Buckeyes' successful defensive efforts this season, which means the star playmakers will be called on for the rest of the season.

Don't Panic About Quarterback Julian Sayin

Despite the slow start in the red zone and two interceptions on Saturday, redshirt freshman quarterback Julian Sayin's performance should not worry fans as the program heads into conference play.

When asked about how he thought his young quarterback did on Saturday night, Day told reporters that he thought Sayin played well and that he is still learning.

"I thought he played well," Day said. "A lot of good plays. But what you have to learn as a quarterback - I say it's just like golf, like, you can have a great day, but if you hit two in the water, your round is ruined. It's the same way here. A tipped ball in a two-minute drill could cost you a game. We got a chance to put them away up three scores, going to get our fourth score. In that moment, he knows he's got to take the sack, which is not something he's had to do before."

While many could look at the box score and say that Sayin was not at his best, a game that features a few bumps in the road could be beneficial for a young quarterback. Once he begins to understand what he can and can't do on offense, Ohio State's offense will make greater strides.