It's finally time to begin preparations for The Game and the Buckeyes, as they were last year, are massive favorites heading into the final week of the year.

Ohio State football was without some of its star power but still blew the doors off Rutgers. Here are five things we learned from the action.

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Ohio State hits 'The Game' while accomplishing 52-year feat originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Ohio State shook off a slow first half and the absence of its top two receivers to stay unbeaten with a 42-9 win over Rutgers on Saturday.

Ohio State football hosted Rutgers and won in dominating fashion once again. Head coach Ryan Day met with the media after to react to the win.

The top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes are back at Ohio Stadium as big favorites in an early Saturday clash with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Even before the final whistle blew against Rutgers, the Ohio State Buckeyes were already preparing for what next week's rivalry game against Michigan means.

Ohio State football was at home to host Rutgers on Senior Day and we were there with live updates with reaction and highlights throughout.

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights game, Saturday, Nov. 22.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights, led by quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, face the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, led by quarterback Julian Sayin, on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

Ohio State has not beaten Michigan since 2019, but the Buckeyes will end years of frustration and beat Michigan