It may not have been as emphatic as some expected, and it may have been a sleepier than Ohio State’s staff was likely looking for, but Ohio State improved to 10-0 on the season with a 56-21 win over Rutgers. As the Buckeyes shift focus towards a top ten battle with Penn State next week, let’s take a look at the highlights from Ohio State’s victory over the Scarlet Knights.
It took just two plays for Ohio State to show off its ability, with Shaun Wade yanking down an excellent interception.
It took two plays for Ohio State to intercept Rutgers quarterback Johnny Langan. It's a big play for Shaun Wade, and the Buckeyes are in business pic.twitter.com/NuYQM1TG39
— Buckeye Sports Bulletin (@Buckeye_Sports) November 16, 2019
Just over a minute later, J.K. Dobbins gave the Buckeyes their first touchdown of the game.
And just like that, J.K. Dobbins is in the endzone pic.twitter.com/NXnYKFCaNN
— Buckeye Sports Bulletin (@Buckeye_Sports) November 16, 2019
A fumble on the next possession put Ohio State in great field position yet again, as Justin Fields found Binjimen Victor in the back of the end zone.
This is already approaching "stop the fight" territory, two minutes into the game pic.twitter.com/njdvFDIhTL
— Buckeye Sports Bulletin (@Buckeye_Sports) November 16, 2019
Ohio State leads 14-0, four minutes into the game. Is that good? pic.twitter.com/GWyeIfAwXe
— Buckeye Sports Bulletin (@Buckeye_Sports) November 16, 2019
With the game already approaching the danger zone just a few minutes in, the Buckeyes struck again, on a big time pass to Chris Olave and a big time run from Dobbins.
Justin Fields uncorks a bomb to Chris Olave, and Dobbins finds the end zone a play later, thanks to some great blocking pic.twitter.com/hOnHLXTWdu
— Buckeye Sports Bulletin (@Buckeye_Sports) November 16, 2019
A Buckeye turnover spotted Rutgers a touchdown, but Ohio Sate was able to respond with a touchdown to K.J. Hill to open the second quarter.
Buckeyes are on the board again, this time on a dime from Fields to K.J. Hill from 35 yards out pic.twitter.com/NAOC8PZ3vc
— Buckeye Sports Bulletin (@Buckeye_Sports) November 16, 2019
After a mostly uneventful second quarter, DaVon Hamilton picked up his third sack in two weeks.
DaVon Hamilton has his third sack in two games. He's been a star for the Buckeyes for the better part of this season. pic.twitter.com/aMqvXtNaAt
— Buckeye Sports Bulletin (@Buckeye_Sports) November 16, 2019
On the next drive, Victor found the end zone again, on a beautiful route.
Great route for Ben Victor, and he has his second touchdown of the game pic.twitter.com/o1EB7PvjZ1
— Buckeye Sports Bulletin (@Buckeye_Sports) November 16, 2019
Ohio State kept many of its starters on the field out of halftime, including Chris Olave and Luke Farrell, who made back-to-back absurd catches.
How in the world did Chris Olave catch this ball pic.twitter.com/nVHDNIRVA0
— Buckeye Sports Bulletin (@Buckeye_Sports) November 16, 2019
Luke Farrell saw Chris Olave's catch, and matched with his own fantastic play for a touchdown pic.twitter.com/23949CQm3c
— Buckeye Sports Bulletin (@Buckeye_Sports) November 16, 2019
With the game in hand, Ohio State’s backups took their chances to shine, with K’Vaughan Pope snagging an interception.
K'Vaughan Pope has his second interception in as many games pic.twitter.com/7sgGpoV96V
— Buckeye Sports Bulletin (@Buckeye_Sports) November 16, 2019
A short touchdown pass to Jake Hausmann gave Chris Chugunov his first touchdown pass of the game.
Chugs to Hausmann for six pic.twitter.com/fxbzMJPPXy
— Buckeye Sports Bulletin (@Buckeye_Sports) November 16, 2019
Then, a quick hit to Jaelen Gill, followed by some fancy footwork, gave Chugs his second, and gave the Buckeyes their final tally at 56 points.
What a play by @jaelengill21 to fight his way into the end zone pic.twitter.com/Qpq6JgxQ84
— Buckeye Sports Bulletin (@Buckeye_Sports) November 16, 2019
Ohio State plays next on Nov. 23, when it will host Penn State at Noon on Fox.
