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THE PERTINENT INFO
When: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025
Where: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
TV: 7:00 p.m. ET // Peacock
Announcers: TBA
This will be the 4th time Ohio State and Ohio University have faced each other in football. The Buckeyes hold a 3–0 advantage in the all-time series, with all three wins coming in Columbus.
Last week, Brian Smith’s Bobcats defeated West Virginia, 17–10, in Athens to earn their first win of the season. Ohio is 1–1 overall after falling to Rutgers in Week 1. Ryan Day’s Buckeyes are 2–0, with a 14–7 victory over Texas in Austin and a 70–0 rout of Grambling at home.
Below, you will find some interesting facts about the teams, key offensive player stats, coach information and team stats.
THE LAST TIME…
Ohio State played Ohio, the Buckeyes won 43–7 in 2010 at Ohio Stadium.
The Buckeyes faced Ohio in September was 2010. OSU was ranked No. 2 and improved to 3–0 with that victory.
Ohio State lost a non-conference home game was against Oregon in 2021.
The Scarlet and Gray opened a season with two straight wins over a Power opponent and an FCS opponent? This year: Texas and Grambling.
The Buckeyes started 2–0 and went on to win the national championship? 2024.
ON THE HORIZON
Ohio State has a six-game winning streak. If the Buckeyes defeat Ohio, it will be their 53rd win in a row against in-state competition.
Julian Sayin is off to one of the hottest starts by a freshman quarterback in school history, completing 79.5% of his passes for 432 yards, 5 TDs, and 1 INT.
Jeremiah Smith needs one more touchdown catch to move past Terry Glenn (17) on Ohio State’s all-time receiving TD list.
C.J. Donaldson Jr. is averaging 4.7 yards per carry and already has two touchdowns for the Buckeyes.
Chase Hendricks leads Ohio with 17 receptions for 236 yards and 1 TD.
Saturday will be Ryan Day’s 77th game as Ohio State’s head coach.
LET’S GO STREAKING
The Buckeyes have won three straight against Ohio dating back to 1999.
Ohio State has won 23 of its last 24 September games under Ryan Day.
Ohio State has won eight straight regular-season non-conference games.
Jeremiah Smith has caught a touchdown in back-to-back games to start his freshman campaign.
Ohio is looking for its first-ever win against Ohio State.
GET TO KNOW OHIO
Ohio University is located in Athens, OH.
The university was established in 1804, making it the oldest in the state.
The Bobcats are in their 131st season of football.
Rufus the Bobcat has served as the team’s mascot since 1960.
Ohio football began play in 1894.
Notable alumni include Matt Lauer (former NBC anchor), Clarence Page (Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist), Michael Symon (celebrity chef), Frank Solich (longtime coach), and NFL players T.J. Wright and Kaleb Romero.
TODAY’S TRIVIA QUESTIONS
Who was the last MAC opponent Ohio State faced before Ohio?
Which Ohio State wideout just tied Terry Glenn with 17 career touchdown receptions?
Which Ohio player currently leads the team in both passing yards and rushing yards?
What was the score of the last Ohio State–Ohio game in 2010?
2025 PLAYER COMPARISON
OFFENSIVE LEADERS PASSING
JULIAN SAYIN
432 YDS // 5 TD // 1 INT
PARKER NAVARRO
486 YDS // 4 TD // 3 INT
RUSHING
C.J. DONALDSON JR.
112 YDS // 4.7 YPC // 2 TD
PARKER NAVARRO
180 YDS // 6.7 YPC // 1 TD
RECEIVING
JEREMIAH SMITH
162 YDS // 2 TD
CHASE HENDRICKS
236 YDS // 1 TD
DEFENSIVE LEADERS
TACKLES
ARVELL REESE -13
JACK FRIES -15
SACKS
CADEN CURRY -1.0
MICHAEL MOLNAR -1.5
INTERCEPTIONS
JERMAINE MATHEWS JR. / CALEB DOWNS - 1
CAMERON HOLLOBAUGH - 1
SPECIAL TEAMS
JAYDEN FIELDING - 8/8 PAT
BRACK PEACOCK - 2/2 PAT // 1/2 FG (long 37)
LITTLE KNOWN FACTS
0…….points allowed by Ohio State’s defense in Week 2 vs. Grambling.
1…….freshman QB in school history to complete 79% of his passes through two games: Julian Sayin.
2…….touchdown catches for Jeremiah Smith in his first two college games.
6…….straight wins for Ohio State, tied for the longest active streak in the nation.
17…..receptions for Chase Hendricks, Ohio’s leader through two weeks.
23…..September wins for Ryan Day (23–1).
70…..points scored by Ohio State in its home opener, most in a single game under Ryan Day.
131…seasons of Ohio Bobcats football.
974…total official wins in Ohio State program history.
2025 STATISTICAL COMPARISON
OFFENSE POINTS FOR
42.0 – OSU (12th)
16.5 – OHIO (96th)
RUSHING OFFENSE
175.5 – OSU (38th)
191.5 – OHIO (30th)
PASSING OFFENSE
251.5 – OSU (27th)
243.0 – OHIO (35th)
TOTAL OFFENSE
427.0 – OSU (24th)
434.5 – OHIO (21st)
3RD DOWNS
.421 – OSU (54th)
.417 – OHIO (61st)
RED ZONE
.889 – OSU (21st)
.875 – OHIO (47th)
DEFENSE POINTS ALLOWED
3.5 – OSU (1st)
18.5 – OHIO (47th)
RUSH DEFENSE
130.0 – OSU
109.5 – OHIO
PASS DEFENSE
121.0 – OSU
215.0 – OHIO
TOTAL DEFENSE
251.0 – OSU (Top 5)
324.5 – OHIO
SPECIAL TEAMS
8/8 PAT – Jayden Fielding (OSU)
1/2 FG – Brack Peacock (Ohio)
TODAY’S TRIVIA ANSWERS
Western Michigan (2024).
Jeremiah Smith.
Parker Navarro (QB).
43–7, Ohio State in 2010.
