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Top-ranked Ohio State pulls away in 2nd half for 42-9 victory over Rutgers with Michigan up next
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Ohio State running back Bo Jackson runs for a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. - photo by AP Photo/Jay LaPrete
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Julian Sayin threw two touchdown passes despite missing his top two playmakers, Bo Jackson rushed for 110 yards and a pair of scores and top-ranked Ohio State pulled away in the second half for a 42-9 victory over Rutgers on Saturday. The Buckeyes (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) started off slow with wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate sidelined because of injuries. Smith is one of the nation’s top receivers with 69 receptions for 902 yards and 10 touchdowns.