Ohio vs Ohio State

Ohio State dominated the in-state showdown against Ohio, cruising to a 37-9 victory behind Julian Sayin's three touchdown passes. The Buckeyes built momentum throughout the game, with Jeremiah Smith showcasing his versatility by hauling in a 47-yard touchdown catch and adding a 17-yard rushing score in the fourth quarter. After the Bobcats briefly showed life with Parker Navarro's 67-yard touchdown pass to Chase Hendricks in the third quarter, Ohio State responded with 24 unanswered points to put the game away.