Cornerback Jordan Henderson woke up No. 3 Ohio State early in the second half with a 93-yard interception return for a touchdown and the Buckeyes rallied from their first halftime deficit of the season to beat vastly improved Rutgers 35-16. Kyle McCord hit Marvin Harrison Jr.
Ohio State tight end Gee Scott Jr. reacts after scoring a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Piscataway, N.J. Rutgers place-kicker Jai Patel makes a field goal against Ohio State during the first half of a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Piscataway, N.J.
This was the Buckeyes’ first game since they were ranked No. 1 in the CFP and they certainly didn’t look like the best team in the country. They trailed 9-7 at the half and Rutgers appeared ready to add to that lead when they took the opening kickoff drove to the Ohio State 20.Maye throws for 4 TDs as North Carolina rolls past Campbell 59-7
Ohio State, who was limited to 328 yards, made the score margin look bigger in a game it was clearly threatened. Harrison, who had four catches for 25 yards, scored late on catches of 4 and 2 yards.
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