The Ohio State football team traveled to East Lansing, Michigan, to take on the Michigan State Spartans, securing an early lead as quarterback Will Howard efficiently navigated the Spartan defense.
In the second quarter, Jeremiah Smith recorded two touchdowns, including a standout one-handed catch that was a highlight of the season so far. By halftime, the Buckeyes held a 24-7 advantage.
Howard returned from an apparent injury at the end of the first half to throw a touchdown pass to Emeka Egbuka in the third quarter, followed by a rushing touchdown. The Buckeyes substituted in Devin Brown and Julian Sayin at quarterback during the fourth quarter, leading to a comfortable 38-7 victory.
With this win, Ohio State improved to a 4-0 record, while Michigan State fell to 3-2 overall. The Buckeyes will next host Iowa on October 5, with kickoff scheduled for 3:30 p.m. and the game airing on CBS.
Leading the Buckeyes’ defense were Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles, and Jack Sawyer. Offensively, TreVeyon Henderson was the top rusher with 69 yards, while Egbuka had seven catches totaling 96 yards and a touchdown.
Ohio State showcased a balanced attack with Howard completing 21 of his 31 passes, totaling 244 yards and two touchdowns, along with one interception. Brown finished the game with three completions for 36 yards and a touchdown, while Sayin entered later in the game.
Defensively, Ohio State limited Michigan State’s offense, with key performances from defensive players. After a slow start that included a strong first half from Spartan QB Aidan Chiles, the Buckeyes’ defense began to assert itself, forcing turnovers and limiting big plays.
Overall, Ohio State demonstrated its dominance throughout the match, controlling possession and capitalizing on Michigan State’s mistakes—leading to the final score of 38-7. This victory emphasizes Ohio State’s strong momentum going forward in the season.