Ohio State didn't look all that great early - playing without superstar wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate - but it eventually found footing and pummeled Rutgers in the run game on the way to a 42-9 win that pushed the Buckeyes' season record to a perfect 11-0.
And hey, that's really cool so don't take it for granted. BUT, the real season starts next Saturday as Ohio State heads to Ann Arbor to tangle with That Team Up North at high noon in the Big House.
But before we become completely immersed in all things The Game, let's check out the social media reactions to another OSU victory and other happenings across the college football landscape.
THE NEWS JJ AND TATE WOULDN'T PLAY WASN'T A SURPRISE BUT STILL CREATED ANGST FOR TODAY AND BEYOND
Neither Jeremiah Smith nor Carnell Tate will play against Rutgers as Ohio States superstar wide receivers work their way back from injury.https://t.co/dCBWEFT3v1 pic.twitter.com/syLNAbhBVq
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) November 22, 2025
BRIAN FONSECA OF NJ.COM HAD A POINT OF VIEW ON THEIR ABSENCE
Rutgers might have the two best wide receivers on the field today at Ohio Stadium. https://t.co/ho6yGt75Fx
— Brian Fonseca (@briannnnf) November 22, 2025
Rutgers had three wide receivers combine for 5 catches and 61 yards with no touchdowns against the Buckeyes.
I WONDER WHAT THE VILLAIN THINKS ABOUT THIS WHOLE JJ/TATE INJURY SAGA?
I remember I dated a girl one time and she got mad at me because I was still cool with the mutual who was her ex lol
— Evan Turner (@thekidet) November 22, 2025
Girl, you know he got a good personality. Why you trippin?
JSN TRIED TO CREATE SOME HYPE AROUND THE OSU-RUTGERS MATCHUP
"There's a game before The Game." Rutgers at Ohio State
— Big Noon Kickoff (@BNKonFOX) November 22, 2025
Narrated by Jaxon Smith-Njigba pic.twitter.com/HFfm0FjOWo
SENIOR DAY FESTIVITIES CELEBRATED THE STYLES BROTHERS AND OTHERS
Block pic.twitter.com/1cSaFgYQpY
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) November 22, 2025
One final hug with the seniors before they run out on Senior Day pic.twitter.com/3NLqK6b9bE
— Adam King (@AdamKing10TV) November 22, 2025
Lorenzo Styles Sr. about to see sons Sonny & Lorenzo Jr. go out together on Sr. Day. #BehindTheO @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/mo0LNVybAT
— Clay Hall (@NewDayForClay) November 22, 2025
The Seniors final run onto the fieldmet with gratitude from Coach Day. pic.twitter.com/MFBTGCOuYT
— 97.1 The Fan (@971thefan) November 22, 2025
I HAD NO IDEA THE CINCINNATI BEARCAT WAS SO COOL AND GOOD
The Bearcat just smashed a Dave Portnoy head
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) November 22, 2025
Mean! @BNKonFOX pic.twitter.com/hje9i1bTii
SPEAKING OF COOL AND GOOD, JIM TRESSEL RANG THE VICTORY BELL
Jim Tressel rings the Victory Bell before #OhioState takes on Rutgers pic.twitter.com/8RF2PBwxqX
— Lantern Sports (@LanternSports) November 22, 2025
The final victory bell ringer of 2025: Jim Tressel @OhioStateFB | #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/usXyogC9uc
— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) November 22, 2025
NOW ONTO THE KEY MOMENTS FROM OHIO STATE'S 33-POINT WIN
STUFFED pic.twitter.com/B3QW16eXcf
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) November 22, 2025
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
Great throw by Julian Sayin, great catch by Brandon Inniss and great pass protection by James Peoples. pic.twitter.com/UO6Q4N87Pq
— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) November 22, 2025
Oh captain my captain @Brandon1inniss | #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/IueuDfnokD
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) November 22, 2025
Get out of Justin Terrys way. pic.twitter.com/0E8bOeEuLI
— Josh Poloha (@JorshP) November 22, 2025
Davison Igbinosun throwing the ball into the stands while the ref was announcing a personal foul was great. pic.twitter.com/eFMzKs3MRD
— Josh Poloha (@JorshP) November 22, 2025
Man this whole game plan could have been an email.
— Beat Michigan Empire (@BuckeyeEmpire) November 22, 2025
BANG! CURRY!
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 22, 2025
Once again, the @OhioStateFB defense makes a big-time play pic.twitter.com/6gzMt1kkGd
Have a Senior Day, Caden Curry.
— Josh Poloha (@JorshP) November 22, 2025
He deserved a touchdown on this strip sack and impressive scoop. Surprised it didnt get reviewed. pic.twitter.com/JQv0kjHFt0
Sayin finds Klare WIDE OPEN for the TD @OhioStateFB adds on another pic.twitter.com/EHliABqAmM
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 22, 2025
First career multi-TD game
— Big Ten Football (@B1Gfootball) November 22, 2025
Bo Jackson takes it in for his second @OhioStateFB TD of the day.
: FOX pic.twitter.com/OxBCLuV25M
After review, a TD is confirmed and CJ Donaldson adds on another for @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/beFqkjbq3a
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 22, 2025
Matt Patricia sees a lot of Troy Polamalu in Caleb Downs and yeah, I see it, too.pic.twitter.com/sPW0XBbRVP
— Chase Brown (@chaseabrown__) November 22, 2025
Brutus just DECKED this guy @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/WmedOpzpG8
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 22, 2025
TOUCHDOWN JAMES PEOPLESpic.twitter.com/xy0epaG8OC
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) November 22, 2025
COVERLICIOUS. https://t.co/JDcS91eUqO
— Jerod Smalley (@JerodNBC4) November 22, 2025
LET'S CHECK OUT SOME POSTGAME SUPERLATIVES
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 22, 2025
7 REC
— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) November 22, 2025
105 YDS
1 TD
Max Klare had a great day in No. 1 @OhioStateFB's 42-9 win over Rutgers pic.twitter.com/qD9BkzE218
Ohio State held Rutgers to 66 rushing yards.
— Matt Gutridge (@RemyBuckeye) November 22, 2025
This is the tenth straight game for the Buckeyes to hold an opponent to under 100 yards on the ground.
Between 1936 and today, this is the first time for Ohio States defense to hold 10 straight teams to under 100 yards rushing. pic.twitter.com/V5VCVRNE6H
Last home Carmen of the year (probably) pic.twitter.com/SHP0sPcRYI
— Andy Anders (@AndyAnders55) November 22, 2025
— no context college football (@nocontextcfb) November 22, 2025
HATE, HATE HATE!
It has begun. Michigan Week. pic.twitter.com/tIDlTnsBCb
— Kellyanne Stitts (@KellyanneStitts) November 22, 2025
Hate Week starts now. pic.twitter.com/on6BYzyNas
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) November 22, 2025
ITS OFFICIALLY BEAT ICHIGAN WEEK!!
— McNeil (@REFLOG18) November 22, 2025
pic.twitter.com/Nh8NmgiipN
— The Ohio State University Marching Band (@TBDBITL) November 22, 2025
LEGENDARY OSU SID JERRY EMIG (A REALLY, REALLY, NICE GUY) WAS CELEBRATED AT HIS LAST HOME GAME
— The Ohio State University Marching Band (@TBDBITL) November 22, 2025
Legend pic.twitter.com/u4GWvvITnI
— Marcus Hartman (@marcushartman) November 22, 2025
Congrats to the legendary @BuckeyeNotes on his final home game before retirement.
— Jerod Smalley (@JerodNBC4) November 22, 2025
He is 1 of 1. pic.twitter.com/EGaOTWFu7K
LET'S TAKE A QUICK TRIP AROUND COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Two UAB players were injured by a teammate on Saturday. The team has elected to play today's game against USF.
— David Ubben (@davidubben) November 22, 2025
Saturday afternoon, UAB DL Daniel Mincey was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and attempted murder. https://t.co/Keg1my3H0c
SMU had no issue dispatching Louisville, 38-6 pic.twitter.com/2hXygbbIUp
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) November 22, 2025
Public Intoxication. Section 128. Intoxicated subject found staring at a wall. Released to sober girlfriend. Ejected. #BTHOsamford
— Texas A&M Police (@TAMUPolice) November 22, 2025
— no context college football (@nocontextcfb) November 22, 2025
The Potato State Trophy is headed to Pocatello after the Bengals beat the Vandals @BengalGridiron wins 37-16 in Moscow pic.twitter.com/rHfMqjLLng
— Big Sky Conference (@BigSkyConf) November 23, 2025
Texas QB Arch Manning vs Arkansas:
— PFF College (@PFF_College) November 23, 2025
389 Passing Yards
4 Passing Touchdowns
1 Rushing Touchdown
1 Receiving Touchdown@TexasFootball pic.twitter.com/nX1ZwC1okI
Dan Lanning shared his thoughts on other CFB teams playing less competitive games this week pic.twitter.com/M0cqzTryol
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 23, 2025
