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Top-Ranked Buckeyes Set for Showdown with Ohio in 2025

9/14/2025

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Buckeyes Host Ohio

Ohio State will host Ohio at Ohio Stadium on September 13, 2025, with kickoff at 7 p.m. ET, streaming on Peacock.
The Buckeyes, ranked No. 1, are 2-0 after a 70-0 win over Grambling State, while Ohio is 1-1, having beaten West Virginia 17-10.
Ohio's quarterback Parker Navarro has 486 passing yards and 4 touchdowns this season; Ohio State's Julian Sayin has 432 yards and 5 touchdowns.
The game will feature a "Helmet-Stripe" theme, encouraging fans to wear specific colors.
Ohio State leads the all-time series 10-0 against Ohio, with their last win in 2008.

Summary

Buckeyes Dominate Ohio

Ohio State defeated Ohio 37-9, improving to 3-0 this season and maintaining a 10-0 all-time record against the Bobcats.
The Buckeyes initially struggled, scoring two touchdowns on six red zone trips, but dominated the second half with 24 unanswered points.
Julian Sayin threw for 347 yards and three touchdowns, while Jeremiah Smith became the fastest Buckeye to reach 1,500 receiving yards.
Ohio's Parker Navarro returned from a wrist injury but completed only six of 13 passes for 94 yards.
Ohio State will have a bye week before facing Washington on September 27.

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Historical Context

The Ohio State Buckeyes have maintained a perfect 10-0 record against the Ohio Bobcats since their first matchup in 1902. This rivalry exemplifies the significance of regional college football, where local pride and historical performance drive fan engagement. The Buckeyes' recent 37-9 victory, bolstered by Julian Sayin's 347 passing yards, underscores their dominance and its impact on recruitment and funding for athletic programs.

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Buckeyes Host Ohio

Ohio State will host Ohio at Ohio Stadium on September 13, 2025, with kickoff at 7 p.m. ET, streaming on Peacock.
The Buckeyes, ranked No. 1, are 2-0 after a 70-0 win over Grambling State, while Ohio is 1-1, having beaten West Virginia 17-10.
Ohio's quarterback Parker Navarro has 486 passing yards and 4 touchdowns this season; Ohio State's Julian Sayin has 432 yards and 5 touchdowns.
The game will feature a "Helmet-Stripe" theme, encouraging fans to wear specific colors.
Ohio State leads the all-time series 10-0 against Ohio, with their last win in 2008.

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