The Ohio State football team traveled to East Lansing, Michigan, to take on the Michigan State Spartans. The Buckeyes surged ahead early as quarterback Will Howard efficiently targeted the Spartans’ defense with short passes.
In the second quarter, Jeremiah Smith scored two touchdowns, with one of his catches being one of the most remarkable of the season so far.
By halftime, Ohio State led Michigan State 24-7.
After briefly being sidelined due to a hit that seemed to knock the wind out of him, Howard returned to the game and connected with Emeka Egbuka for a touchdown in the third quarter, followed by a rushing touchdown of his own.
In the fourth quarter, OSU rotated in Devin Brown and Julian Sayin at quarterback as they secured a comfortable 38-7 victory.
With this win, Ohio State improved to 4-0 for the season, while Michigan State fell to 3-2 overall.
Ohio State’s next matchup is set for October 5 against Iowa, with kickoff at Ohio Stadium scheduled for 3:30 p.m. and the game broadcasted on CBS.
Final Stats Summary:
Ohio State dominated the stats with a total of 483 yards compared to Michigan State’s 246. The Buckeyes amassed 298 passing yards and 185 rushing yards, while the Spartans managed 199 passing yards and just 47 rushing yards. Ohio State executed their game plan with 23 first downs compared to Michigan State’s 14 and achieved 5-for-5 in the red zone.
Defensively, Ohio State was led by Caleb Downs with six tackles and a tackle for loss, alongside Sonny Styles, who also made six tackles, including a sack. Jack Sawyer contributed with five tackles and a fumble recovery.
Ohio State’s rushing attack was highlighted by TreVeyon Henderson, who tallied 69 yards. Emeka Egbuka had an impressive game with seven receptions for 96 yards and a touchdown.
In the fourth quarter, Julian Sayin stepped in for a few snaps after Devin Brown recorded three completions on five attempts for 36 yards and a touchdown. Will Howard wrapped up his evening with two passing touchdowns, one interception, and 244 passing yards on a 21-for-31 completion rate, along with a rushing touchdown.
Following their straightforward victory, Ohio State showed strong signs of readiness as they focus on their upcoming game against Iowa.