Ohio State vs. Grambling State Live Hub: Key Moments, Sights and Sounds From the Buckeyes’ Battle with the Tigers in the Horseshoe

By 11W Staff on September 6, 2025 at 12:00 pm
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Top-ranked Ohio State opened its season with a statement, smothering then-No. 1 Texas in a defensive slugfest to claim a massive 14-7 win — a victory that will stand among the best in college football this fall. After scheduling such a heavyweight clash to start the year, the Buckeyes have earned themselves a softer landing in Week 2, as FCS foe Grambling State visits the Horseshoe on Saturday.

That said, Ryan Day insists the focus remains inward, on fixing flaws and building momentum. Still, nobody in Columbus is losing sleep over the Tigers. Even Grambling State head coach Mickey Joseph acknowledged the reality earlier this week.

“We understand what we’re getting into,” Joseph said. “We understand what’s gonna happen. We understand there’s not balance in the scholarship, there’s not balance in what they have resources-wise and what we have resources-wise. We all know why we’re playing the game.”

While the result of Saturday's game may feel inevitable, there’s still football to be played along the Olentangy River. Eleven Warriors will have you covered with live updates, key moments, and all the sights and sounds from before, during and after the game in the Ohio State vs. Grambling State Live Hub.

SEPT 6, 2025

Buckeyes Blow Out Grambling State, 70-0

Jeremiah Smith

Julian Sayin throws for 306 yards and four touchdowns in one half of play as Ohio State rolls to a 70-0 victory over Grambling State to improve to 2-0 on the season.

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Bo Jackson, Isaiah West Find the End Zone

Freshman running back Bo Jackson got in on Ohio State's touchdown parade with an 11-yard knife through the heart of Grambling State's defense, making it a 49-0 lead for the Buckeyes in the third quarter.

Kayden McDonald, Riley Pettijohn Join the Fun

On the first play of the second half, Kayden McDonald forced a fumble that Riley Pettijohn scooped and scored. The Silver Bullets almost forced another turnover a few plays later, as Aaron Scott Jr. appeared to intercept Ashton Frye's pass. However, after a video rule, the call on the field was overturned and ruled incomplete.

Make It Two Touchdowns for Jeremiah Smith

Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith connected for their second touchdown against Grambling with an easy 9-yard pass and catch. Sayin improved to 15-of-15 for 289 yards and four touchdowns with the completion — a school record for consecutive completions to start a game — while Smith improved to five catches for 119 yards and two scores.

Carnell Tate Makes Insane Touchdown Catch

For the second week in a row, Carnell Tate showed off his remarkable catch radius, laying out to haul in a touchdown pass from Julian Sayin. With this completion, Sayin improved to 10-of-10 passing for 218 yards and three scores to start the game.

Jeremiah Smith Scores Career-Long 87-Yard Touchdown

The Buckeyes got the ball back at their own 13-yard line after Grambling State's first drive and took one play to notch their second touchdown, with Julian Sayin finding Jeremiah Smith on an out-and-up for a career-long 87-yard touchdown catch from the sophomore. The connection was the second-longest pass in Ohio State history.

The Buckeyes Come Out Firing

Ohio State wasted no time striking first after getting the ball to start the game against Grambling State, with a 47-yard touchdown strike from Julian Sayin to Will Kacmarek putting the Buckeyes up 7-0 with 12:39 to play in the first quarter.

The Buckeyes Have Arrived

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SEPT 6, 2025

Kenyatta Jackson Jr. Available Against Grambling State

Kenyatta Jackson

Ohio State defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. is available against Grambling State after being knocked out of the Buckeyes' game against Texas with an injury.

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SEPT 5, 2025

Last Call: Grambling State

Jeremiah Smith

We break down the biggest questions, highlight the top players we’ll be watching and make some bold predictions for what we’ll see when Ohio State plays Grambling on Saturday.

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SEPT 5, 2025

Ohio State vs. Grambling State Preview

James Peoples

Ohio State will try to work through some of its offensive inefficiencies in a game where the bands are as big of a spectacle as the football.

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SEPT 5, 2025

Ohio State is a 55.5-Point Favorite Over Grambling State

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Ohio State is favored to beat Grambling State by 55.5 points, the most points Ohio State has ever been favored to win a game by.

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SEPT 4, 2025

Grambling State Game Trailer

Coming off a statement win over Texas, Ohio State's Keenan Bailey, Matt Patricia and Brandon Inniss set the tone for the Buckeyes' matchup with the Grambling State Tigers.

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SEPT 3, 2025

Eleven Warriors Trivia: Grambling State

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Are you ready to test your college football knowledge? Look no further! Our weekly trivia game puts your Buckeye knowledge to the test before every Ohio State game.

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SEPT 2, 2025

"We Need to Be More Explosive on Offense"

CJ Donaldson

More explosiveness on offense is a big point of emphasis for Ohio State after gaining just 203 yards vs. Texas, tying its lowest yardage total in a game with Ryan Day as head coach.

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SEPT 2, 2025

Buckeyes Now No. 1 in Both Polls

Brandon Inniss

Ohio State is ranked No. 1 in both the AP and Coaches Polls after starting the season with a 14-7 win over Texas, the previously No. 1-ranked team.

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SEPT 1, 2025

Five Things to Know About Grambling State

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Grambling State’s football tradition is highlighted by two historic rivalries, its “World Famed” marching band and one of college football’s all-time great coaches.

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Ohio State Favored to Beat Grambling State By Record-Setting 55.5 Points

The Buckeyes celebrating Carnell Tate’s touchdown catch

Ohio State Blows Out Grambling State, 70-0, As Julian Sayin Throws for 306 Yards, Four Touchdowns in One Half

Jeremiah Smith scoring his 87-yard touchdown
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