Ohio State smashed Western Kentucky, 63-10, thanks to four forced turnovers, two defensive scores, and big days from Kyle McCord, Marvin Harrison Jr. and TreVeyon Henderson.
Ohio State has allowed its fewest points through three games since 1975, the Buckeyes have one of their best quarters ever and five Buckeyes celebrate their first OSU touchdowns.
Ohio State is listed as a slight favorite by DraftKings (-3), FanDuel (-3.5) and BetJACK (-3.5) ahead of its top-10 showdown in South Bend against Notre Dame next Saturday night.
Western Kentucky head coach Tyson Helton had nothing but praise for the Buckeyes following Ohio State's 63-10 win over the Hilltoppers on Saturday afternoon.
Ohio State showed its ability to be a dominant team in its 63-10 win over Western Kentucky, which it now must build on as it prepares for a much bigger test against Notre Dame.
Ryan Day felt Ohio State “needed to take the next step” this week and thought it did so against Western Kentucky: “Make no mistake about it, we turned it up this week.”
Ohio State freshman cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. returns an interception 58 yards for a touchdown – the Buckeyes' second defensive score of the game.
Ohio State scored 35 points in the second quarter while its defense scored two touchdowns in the second half as the Buckeyes routed Western Kentucky, 63-10.
With a 75-yard score on the first play of Ohio State's fourth possession against Youngstown State, Marvin Harrison has a new career-long reception for the second straight week.
