Ohio State Beats Rutgers 14-3 to Extend Perfect Season

On November 22, 2025, the Ohio State Buckeyes maintained their perfect record with a 14-3 win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in Columbus, Ohio. The matchup, part of Week 13 in the Big Ten, kept Ohio State at 10-0 (7-0 Big Ten), while Rutgers dropped to 5-5 (2-5 Big Ten). Ohio State opened the scoring with a 15-yard touchdown run from Bo Jackson in the first quarter. Jackson finished the game with 80 yards on 14 carries and a touchdown. Rutgers responded with a 44-yard field goal by Jai Patel in the second quarter, making it 7-3. Before halftime, Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin connected with Brandon Inniss for a 7-yard touchdown pass, giving Ohio State a 14-3 lead at the break. Sayin went 10-of-13 for 109 passing yards and a touchdown, while Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis completed 6-of-13 passes for 43 yards. Defensively, Ohio State controlled the game, allowing just 76 total yards and forcing one turnover. The Buckeyes managed 207 yards of offense and 15 first downs, compared to Rutgers’ six. Rutgers’ Antwan Raymond was limited to 23 rushing yards on eight carries, and their leading receiver, D.T. Sheffield, had just 18 yards. For the Buckeyes, Max Klare led receivers with 57 yards. Historically, Ohio State has dominated the series. Since their first meeting in 2014, the Buckeyes have won every contest against Rutgers, with the most recent previous matchup ending 35-16 in 2023. The average margin of victory has been significant, with Ohio State averaging over 50 points per game in the series and never losing to Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights have struggled on the road, going 1-3 away from home this season, while Ohio State improved to 6-0 at Ohio Stadium. Despite missing key receivers Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State was favored by 30.5 points according to the latest odds from SportsLine. The Buckeyes continue to be a top-ranked program and the defending national champions, extending their winning streak to 15 games. Rutgers, coming off a win over Maryland, struggled to generate offense against a strong Ohio State defense. The Buckeyes, meanwhile, have scored at least 34 points in each of their last six games and remain a favorite to contend for the College Football Playoff. For fans, the game was broadcast live on FOX and featured in-depth coverage on FOX Sports.