Buckeyes bully Rutgers 42-9
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Ohio State football hosted Rutgers and won in dominating fashion once again. Head coach Ryan Day met with the media after to react to the win.
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Top-ranked Ohio State pulls away in 2nd half for 42-9 victory over Rutgers with Michigan up next
Julian Sayin threw two touchdown passes despite missing his top two playmakers, Bo Jackson rushed for 110 yards and a pair of scores and top-ranked Ohio State pulled away in the second half for a 42-9 victory over Rutgers.
A second-half offensive outburst led to No. 1 Ohio State (11-0, 8-0) defeating visiting Rutgers (5-6, 2-6) 42-9 Saturday at Ohio Stadium. Julian Sayin completed 13-of-19 pass attempts for 157 yards and two touchdowns.
Ohio State out-gained Rutgers 488-269 while converting on an absurd 12-of-18 third down opportunities, compared to a 2-of-14 mark for the Scarlet Knights on third down. The Buckeyes did turn the ball over twice on a pair of fumbles, but they turned their lone takeaway into a touchdown and were a perfect 3-for-3 in the red zone.
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