The Buckeyes have dominated the 10 all-time matchups between Ohio State and Rutgers, 512-117. Here's a look at the decade of dominance:
- 2023: Ohio State 35, Rutgers 19
- 2022: Ohio State 49, Rutgers 10
- 2021: Ohio State 52, Rutgers 13
- 2020: Ohio State 49, Rutgers 27
- 2019: Ohio State 56, Rutgers 21
- 2018: Ohio State 52, Rutgers 3
- 2017: Ohio State 56, Rutgers 0
- 2016: Ohio State 58, Rutgers 0
- 2015: Ohio State 49, Rutgers 7
- 2014: Ohio State 56, Rutgers 17
On Saturday, the Buckeyes are 32.5-point favorites — an appropriate number for the No. 1 team in the nation against a 5-5 opponent, especially one that ranks No. 122 nationally in total defense (425.5 yards allowed per game).
Still, Ohio State will be tested. Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith will miss the contest with injuries, as will five-star freshman Quincy Porter, leaving Julian Sayin without three of his top six targets. The defense, meanwhile, will face a Rutgers offense led by a quarterback (Athan Kaliakmanis) who has thrown for more yards than Sayin, a 1,000-yard rusher (Antwan Raymond) and a 900-yard receiver (KJ Duff).
In the Ohio State vs. Rutgers Live Hub, Eleven Warriors has you covered with live updates, key moments and all the sights and sounds from the Buckeyes’ battle with the Scarlet Knights.
NOV. 22, 2025
James Peoples Scores From 49 Yards Out
On his third carry of the afternoon, James Peoples made a 49-yard house call. The touchdown marked his third score in two games, as the second-year running back had six carries for 42 yards and two touchdowns against UCLA last week.
PEOPLES TO THE @OhioStateFB makes it 42-9 pic.twitter.com/svzL3XAJCo
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 22, 2025
NOV. 22, 2025
Bo Jackson Secures First Two-Touchdown Game of College Career
Excellent lead blocks by Austin Siereveld and Max Klare on a toss play paved the way for a 10-yard touchdown run by Bo Jackson, his second of the game. It's the freshman's first of his college career.
Reminder:, Bo knows the end zone
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 22, 2025
The @OhioStateFB RB punches it in for the second time today pic.twitter.com/IUFHo1spTg
NOV. 22, 2025
Bo Jackson Secures First Two-Touchdown Game of College Career
Excellent lead blocks by Austin Siereveld and Max Klare on a toss play paved the way for a 10-yard touchdown run by Bo Jackson, his second of the game. It's the freshman's first of his college career.
Reminder:, Bo knows the end zone
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 22, 2025
The @OhioStateFB RB punches it in for the second time today pic.twitter.com/IUFHo1spTg
NOV. 22, 2025
Max Klare Wheels Open for 12-Yard Touchdown
A holding penalty and negative run drove Ohio State back to 3rd-and-goal at the Rutgers 11-yard line, but a nice play design left tight end Max Klare wide open on a wheel route for an easy touchdown pitch-and-catch. It put the Buckeyes up 21-3.
Sayin finds Klare WIDE OPEN for the TD @OhioStateFB adds on another pic.twitter.com/EHliABqAmM
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 22, 2025
NOV. 22, 2025
Caden Curry Strip-Sack Sets Up Ohio State Offense at the 1-Yard Line
Defensive end Caden Curry came flying off the edge for a strip-sack, his second sack of the game, on Rutgers' first drive of the second half. He recovered his own forced fumble at the 1-yard line, nearly falling forward for a touchdown.
BANG! CURRY!
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 22, 2025
Once again, the @OhioStateFB defense makes a big-time play pic.twitter.com/6gzMt1kkGd
NOV. 22, 2025
Brandon Inniss Toe-Taps for a Touchdown
Ohio State wide receiver Brandon Inniss made his first big play of the day in the absence of Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate, fighting off coverage and tapping his toes for a fantastic 7-yard touchdown catch.
Inniss get the foot in.
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 22, 2025
Brandon Inniss' second TD of the year extends No. 1 @OhioStateFB's lead.
: FOX pic.twitter.com/t5rWRObVCT
NOV. 22, 2025
Lorenzo Styles Jr. Exits With Injury
Starting Ohio State nickel Lorenzo Styles Jr. suffered an apparent upper-body injury early in the second quarter against Rutgers, leading to his departure from the game as the Buckeyes took him to their medical tent. Redshirt freshman Bryce West replaced Styles at nickel.
NOV. 22, 2025
Ohio State Honors 16 Seniors on Senior Day
Sixteen Buckeye seniors were honored as part of Senior Day on Saturday, likely the last home game of thier Ohio State careers.
NOV. 22, 2025
Bo Jackson Breaks Ankles for a 15-Yard Touchdown
Ohio State parted the middle of Rutgers' defensive front like a scarlet sea and Bo Jackson put a Scarlet Knights safety on skates with a filthy cut to glide in untouched for a 15-yard touchdown.
Bo knows how to score
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 22, 2025
Bo Jackson takes it in to get @OhioStateFB on the board@wendys pic.twitter.com/jnuSNUR1X4
NOV. 22, 2025
Defense Smothers Rutgers on 4th-and-1
Running up the middle for a yard against this year's Silver Bullets will never be a gimme. Rutgers tried on 3rd-and-1, Kayden McDonald smacked the running back for no gain. The Scarlet Knights tried again on 4th-and-1, the Buckeyes' defensive line overwhelmed their opponents' front to force the running back outside, where Jaylen McClain stuck him for a stop.
Stopped on 4th & 1 @OhioStateFB continues to dominate on defense pic.twitter.com/zmyD2B0a0r
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 22, 2025
NOV. 22, 2025
Lorenzo Styles Jr., Matt Guerrieri Fire Up Crowd at Skull Session
Senior nickel Lorenzo Styles Jr. wants both Ohio State's team and crowd to "leave no doubt" about who the best in the country is, while safeties coach Matt Guerrieri and head coach Ryan Day emphasized the honor that the Buckeyes' seniors deserve.
NOV. 22, 2025
Smith and Tate Out vs. Rutgers
Neither Jeremiah Smith nor Carnell Tate will play against Rutgers as Ohio State’s superstar wide receivers work their way back from injury.
NOV. 22, 2025
Full Injury Report for Ohio State vs. Rutgers
Ohio State's two star wide receivers, alongside freshman wideout Quincy Porter, are out against Rutgers as Joshua Padilla is available.
NOV. 21, 2025
Last Call: Rutgers
We break down the biggest questions, pick the top players to watch and make some bold predictions for what we’ll see in Ohio State’s final home game of the season against Rutgers.
NOV. 21, 2025
Ohio State vs. Rutgers Preview
Rutgers brings both a quality offense and the nation's worst run defense to the Shoe while a different Ohio State game – one in Ann Arbor – waits in the distance.
NOV. 20, 2025
Rutgers Game Trailer
Ryan Day reminds Buckeye Nation that Ohio State is still writing its own story in 2025: "We're in it right now. What do you want the story to be?"
NOV. 20, 2025
Rutgers Q&A with Brian Fonseca
Brian Fonseca, who covers Rutgers for NJ Advance Media, says the Scarlet Knights have their best offense since 2007 but their defense “has been a disaster.”
NOV. 19, 2025
Rutgers Game Poster
Whosoever pulls the No. 2 pencil from this stone shall be named the rightful coordinator of Ohio State’s defense.
