Bo Jackson, Max Klare, Joshua Padilla, Beau Atkinson and Payton Pierce were among the Buckeyes whose roles increased as 55 Ohio State players saw snaps from scrimmage vs....
Illinois boasts one of the better passing attacks in the Big Ten, but deficiencies on defense and on the offensive line give Ohio State clear areas to attack.
Ohio State senior defensive end C.J. Hicks and junior safety Malik Hartford are expected to redshirt this season to preserve their remaining eligibility.
Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate are college football's best wide receiver duo, Bo Jackson is officially Ohio State's RB1 and the Buckeyes' defense continues to dominate.
No one player stood out from the rest in Ohio State's defense against Minnesota, a compliment to the complete team dominance for Matt Patricia's Silver Bullets.
On a day full of multiple upsets across college football, Ohio State made it look easy Saturday night, dominating Minnesota, 42-3, under the lights at Ohio Stadium.
Ryan Day had jokes after becoming college football's all-time winning percentage leader, and Carnell Tate is "sure" he and Jeremiah Smith are the nation's best wide receivers.
05 Oct 2025 by Andy Anders, Chase Brown and Dan Hope
Carnell Tate notches a career-high 183 yards and a touchdown, Julian Sayin passes for 326 yards and three scores, and Jeremiah Smith scores two touchdowns.
Ryan Day now has a higher career winning percentage (88.2%) than Knute Rockne, college football’s all-time leader in head coach winning percentage (88.1%).
Julian Sayin threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns, with Carnell Tate catching nine passes for 183 yards, to lead Ohio State to a 42-3 win over Minnesota.
It's already The Carnell Tate Game as the third-year wide receiver exploded for seven catches, 163 yards and one touchdown in the first half against Minnesota.
