Ohio State cruised against Rutgers, 42-9, without standout WRs Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate. But how concerning was their absence?

Rutgers was on pace for another stop on its fourth drive, with safety Kaj Sanders breaking up a pass on 4th-and-2 to force a turnover on downs. But an inexcusable roughing the passer penalty on Weaver gave Ohio State a fresh set of downs in the red zone, leading to its second touchdown two plays later.

Julian Sayin threw two touchdown passes despite missing his top two playmakers, Bo Jackson rushed for 110 yards and a pair of scores and top-ranked Ohio State pulled away in the second half for a 42-9 victory over Rutgers.

Julian Sayin found Max Klare for an 11-yard TD to extend the Ohio State Buckeyes' lead over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Ohio State overwhelmed Rutgers 42-9 on Senior Day at Ohio Stadium, relying on its ground game and stifling defense to compensate for the absence of injured wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate.

The dress rehearsal ended with Ohio State's 42-9 win against outmatched Rutgers. Now comes the actual show −Michigan. Will Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate be healthy enough to play against the Wolverines? Both sat out against the Scarlet Knights. Will OSU try to run the ball down UM's throat (Buckeye Nation says "They better not!").

The Ohio State Buckeyes are the reigning national champions. They are undefeated through 11 games in their title defense. They have been the No. 1 team in college football since Week 2 of the season.

Ohio State looks to stay perfect heading into the regular season finale against Michigan, while Rutgers seeks one more win to become bowl eligible.