ESPN Bet · as of July 8, 2026
Ohio State defeated Grambling 70–0 in a dominant performance. Ohio State covered by 18.5; Game went Over by 5.5. The market closed at Ohio State -51.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Ohio State -53.4, an edge of 1.9 points toward Ohio State.
After a sluggish 14-7 win over Texas, Ohio State's offense exploded for 70 points and 208 yards in the first nine plays, showing they can dominate weaker opponents with tempo and big plays.
Julian Sayin set a school record with 16 consecutive completions to start the game, finishing 18-of-19 for 306 yards and 4 TDs in the first half, while backups Lincoln Kienholz and Tavien St. Clair also saw action, indicating strong QB depth.
The Buckeyes recorded their sixth shutout in school history, holding Grambling State to zero points and forcing three turnovers, including a fumble return for a touchdown by Riley Pettijohn, showcasing a stifling defense.
Jeremiah Smith had 5 catches for 119 yards and 2 TDs, including an 87-yard score, while Carnell Tate made another impressive touchdown catch, highlighting the receiving corps' big-play ability.
Ohio State hosts Ohio University next Saturday, and based on this performance, they are heavy favorites to continue their offensive explosion and defensive dominance against a lesser opponent.
At kickoff, conditions at Ohio Stadium were Partly cloudy, 65°F with winds of 8 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Partly cloudy
65°F
| Measure | GramblingAway | Ohio StateHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 747 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | Home game |
| Season total | 747 miles | 0 miles |
| Body clock | 14:30 | 15:30 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
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