DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Ohio State defeated Ohio 37–9 in a dominant performance. Ohio covered by 0.5; Game went Under by 3.5. The market closed at Ohio State -28.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Ohio State -33.9 - a gap of 5.4 points toward Ohio State, of which 4.6 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
Julian Sayin threw for 347 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Jeremiah Smith had 9 catches for 153 yards and 2 scores, including a 47-yard TD. The Buckeyes totaled 572 yards, with four plays of 42+ yards, showing a potent passing attack that could dominate future opponents.
Ohio State led only 13-3 at halftime and allowed Ohio to pull within 13-9 early in the third quarter. However, the Buckeyes scored on four straight drives to pull away, demonstrating resilience and ability to adjust, but also highlighting a need for better first-half execution.
Sayin threw two interceptions, and the defense allowed a 67-yard touchdown pass. Coach Ryan Day will focus on correcting these mistakes during the bye week before Big Ten play, as such errors could be costly against stronger competition.
Ohio State has a bye next week before traveling to Washington on Sept. 27. This extra time will be crucial for refining the offense, reducing turnovers, and preparing for a tougher conference schedule.
At kickoff, conditions at Ohio Stadium were Clear, 72°F with winds of 2 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.
Clear
72°F
| Measure | OhioAway | Ohio StateHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 68 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | Home game |
| Season total | 896 miles | 0 miles |
| Body clock | 19:00 | 19:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
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