Two of Ohio State’s weakest areas this season stepped up against UCLA as its running game built momentum while the Buckeyes made multiple big plays on special teams.
Ohio State running back James Peoples posted the biggest highlight moment in a first half full of them for the Buckeyes, hurdling a UCLA defender for a 20-yard touchdown run.
Carnell Tate missed his second straight game vs. UCLA and Jeremiah Smith left the game early after being listed as questionable on the pregame injury report.
We break down the biggest questions, highlight the top players to watch and make some predictions for what will happen in Ohio State’s home night game vs. UCLA.
14 Nov 2025 by Dan Hope, Chase Brown and Andy Anders
James Peoples is keeping a team-first mindset and remains confident he’ll make an impact for Ohio State even though he’s playing a smaller role than expected this season.
Ohio State looks to keep its recruiting momentum going this weekend as it hosts four flip targets in the 2026 class as well as multiple 2027 prospects on commitment watch.
