Ohio State spoiled Jim Knowles’ return to Columbus and reminded everyone who still runs the Big Ten. Behind another Heisman-worthy performance from Julian Sayin (20/23, 316 yards, 4 TD) and a lockdown second half from Matt Patricia’s defense, the Buckeyes rolled past Penn State 38–14 to move to 8–0.
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Ohio State and Penn State both come off a bye week, but the two programs enter Saturday’s showdown heading in opposite directions. The Buckeyes are 7–0, ranked No. 1 in the nation, and fresh off a 34–0 demolition of Wisconsin, while Penn State arrives riding a four-game losing streak, a quarterback carousel, and an interim head coach. For Ohio State, this week is about sharpening the run game and refining details before the November gauntlet. For Penn State, it’s about stabilizing anything and trying to survive the Silver Bullets’ defense, which has allowed just 5.9 points per game all season. At noon on FOX, the Buckeyes will look to keep their championship rhythm — and Penn State will try to prove it still belongs in the conference’s upper tier.
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Ohio State went on the road and left no doubt in Madison, steamrolling Wisconsin 34–0 behind a career day from quarterback Julian Sayin and another dominant showing from the Silver Bullets defense. Sayin finished 36-of-42 for 393 yards and four touchdowns, carving up the Badgers through the air while Carnell Tate hauled in two first-quarter scores to put the game away early. The Buckeyes posted their second shutout of the season and their first road shutout since 2017, holding Wisconsin to just 144 total yards and never allowing a snap inside the Ohio State 30-yard line. At 7–0 heading into the bye, the No. 1 Buckeyes continue to look every bit like the nation’s most balanced and complete team.
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No. 1 Ohio State treated Champaign like a business trip. The Buckeyes turned three takeaways into three touchdowns, leaned on C.J. Donaldson’s short-yardage power, and let Julian Sayin play mistake-free ball in a 34–16 win over No. 17 Illinois. It wasn’t flashy, it was ruthless: situational football, field-position wins, and a Silver Bullets defense that choked the life out of the Illini run game.
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Under the lights on Homecoming, No. 1 Ohio State delivered its most complete performance of the season. What began with a long Minnesota march and an early field goal quickly turned into a Buckeye avalanche: explosive shot plays, a locked-in Julian Sayin, and a Silver Bullets defense that squeezed the life out of the Gophers. By night’s end, it was 42–3 and the Shoe felt like a coronation—Ohio State is 5–0 (2–0 Big Ten) and very much playing like the nation’s top team.
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Ohio State passed its first big road test of the season with a 24–6 win at Washington, a game where the defense stole the show and the offense made timely plays. Now back in Columbus, the Buckeyes turn their attention to Minnesota under the lights at the Horseshoe.
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Ohio State’s first Big Ten road test of 2025 wasn’t pretty, but it was powerful. Behind a suffocating defense that held Washington without a touchdown, the Buckeyes grinded out a 24–6 win in Seattle to move to 4-0. Caden Curry and Kayden McDonald dominated the trenches, Julian Sayin stayed poised in his first true road start, and CJ Donaldson sealed the deal late. It was a statement of toughness, resilience, and championship mettle — the kind of win that keeps Ohio State atop the polls.
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Fresh off a bye week, top-ranked Ohio State turns its focus to a massive road test at Washington. Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith have the offense clicking, but the Buckeyes will need more than fireworks through the air to stay unbeaten. Bo Jackson’s ground game and Matt Patricia’s defense will be under the spotlight against a Huskies squad eager to make a statement at home. This is the kind of September matchup that can shape playoff positioning and test Ohio State’s toughness away from the Horseshoe.
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Top-ranked Ohio State improved to 3–0 with a 37–9 win over Ohio, but it wasn’t without drama. The Bobcats briefly closed the gap in the third quarter before Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, and the Buckeyes’ big-play offense pulled away to secure the victory heading into the bye week.
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Ohio State did exactly what the nation’s No. 1 team is supposed to do, dismantling Grambling State 70-0 in a dominant Week 3 performance. Julian Sayin was nearly perfect, Jeremiah Smith flashed superstar potential, and the defense pitched a shutout while creating turnovers. The win not only showcased the Buckeyes’ explosiveness, but also gave Ryan Day a chance to build depth across the roster as young players saw valuable reps. With Ohio up next, the Buckeyes look every bit the part of a championship contender.
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