Ohio State vs. UCLA Live Hub: Key Moments, Sights and Sounds From the Buckeyes’ Big Ten Matchup with the Bruins

Lorenzo Styles Jr. Records Ohio State's First Kickoff Return Touchdown in 15 Years

Lorenzo Styles Jr. raced away for a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown late in the third quarter, the first Buckeye kick return TD since Jordan Hall in 2010.

STYLES KICK RETURN TOUCHDOWN TO THE @OhioStateFB

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— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 16, 2025

Ohio State's Run Game Puts Things Out of Reach

The Buckeyes gashed the Bruins down the field on a gaggle of run plays, with Bo Jackson churning out the yardage. Isaiah West polished things off with a 1-yard touchdown run.

James Peoples Hurdles His Way to the End Zone

With freshmen Bo Jackson and Isaiah West each rattling off a few impressive runs against UCLA, James Peoples posted perhaps the most impressive first-half run of them all, hurdling a defender to dash 19 yards to the end zone.

PEOPLES HURDLE FOR THE TD @OhioStateFB

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— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 16, 2025

Bryson Rodgers Makes First Career Touchdown Catch

Redshirt sophomore Bryson Rodgers, playing in place of the injured Carnell Tate, chose a fantastic time to make his first career touchdown catch. On 4th-and-5, he broke off his route after Julian Sayin scrambled, and Sayin threw a dart while jumping to his right to connect with Rodgers for an 11-yard score.

The patience from Sayin to find Rodgers for the TD @OhioStateFB adds on another vs UCLA

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— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 16, 2025

Julian Sayin Taken to Medical Tent in First Quarter

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin came up limping after taking a hit on a third-down pass play in the first quarter vs. UCLA and was taken back to the Buckeyes' medical tent. He reemerged during the break between the first and second quarters, jogging the sideline with trainers. NBC reported that his left ankle was wrapped with tape.

Sayin reentered the game on the Buckeyes' next drive.

Day, Siereveld and Bowen Speak at Skull Session

Austin Siereveld at Ohio States pregame Skull Session: Tonight, were gonna show UCLA what true Ohio State football is in the Shoe at night in November, with toughness and grit.

Ryan Day focused his Skull Session speech on thanking the military, as its Military Appreciation

— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) November 15, 2025

One-Handed Jeremiah Smith Catch Sets Up Bo Jackson Touchdown to Open Scoring

Ohio State got on the board quickly its first drive, going 71 yards in eight plays, including this ridiculous one-handed catch by Jeremiah Smith to set up a 1-yard touchdown run by Bo Jackson.

JEREMIAH SMITH ONLY NEEDS ONE HAND

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— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 16, 2025

Bo Jackson puts @OhioStateFB on the board first!

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— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) November 16, 2025

Day, Siereveld and Bowen Speak at Skull Session

Austin Siereveld at Ohio States pregame Skull Session: Tonight, were gonna show UCLA what true Ohio State football is in the Shoe at night in November, with toughness and grit.

Ryan Day focused his Skull Session speech on thanking the military, as its Military Appreciation

— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) November 15, 2025

Tate Out and Padilla Out; Smith Starts

Carnell Tate is out against UCLA, but after being questionable on Ohio State's status report, Jeremiah Smith started against the Bruins. Rotational guard Joshua Padilla is out and running back CJ Donaldson is questionable, and didn't see the field on the Buckeyes' first drive.

Smith had his helmet taken on Ohio State's last drive of the first half, appearing as though the Buckeyes will elect to hold him out for the rest of the game with a comfortable lead.

Tate to Miss Second Straight Game

Ohio State will be without Carnell Tate against UCLA. @PeteThamel reports that Tate's situation remains "a short-term issue" and that "he's expected back soon." pic.twitter.com/X3RI6PRGtj

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) November 15, 2025

Iamaleava Out with a Concussion

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava will not play against Ohio State due to a concussion, according to multiple reports.

Last Call: UCLA

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.

Ohio State vs. UCLA Preview

Ohio State’s done an excellent job containing mobile quarterbacks this season, and should cruise against UCLA if it stops another in Nico Iamaleava.

UCLA Game Trailer

Brian Hartline sets the tone for Ohio State's matchup with UCLA: “Being different. That's the chase. Being different in November. It's a choice, and I believe that.”

UCLA Q&A with Ben Bolch

Ben Bolch, who covers UCLA for the L.A. Times, says Nico Iamaleava has been “everything expected and more” but the Bruins must commit more to NIL to contend in the Big Ten.

UCLA Game Poster

Lights! Camera! Action! Get ready for the Buckeyes' battle against the Bruins with the UCLA Game Poster, featuring Director Brutus calling the shots in "Buckeyewood."