COLUMBUS, Ohio — Poking holes in Ohio State for the last 10 weeks has felt a bit like nitpicking. The Buckeyes are 11-0 and have played just a single one-score game (Aug. 30 vs. Texas). They have the best defense in the sport, a Heisman Trophy quality quarterback and clearly the best wide receiver tandem — when healthy.

Ohio State football should plan to play with its foot on the pedal. But if its offense struggles, the Buckeyes are still built to win.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights, led by quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis, face the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, led by quarterback Julian Sayin, on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

Bitter rivals need 'unity' for $2.4 billion private equity deal. Michigan has threatened to leave Big Ten if deal goes through. How about Ohio State?

Buckeyes players and fans sing ‘Carmen Ohio’ after last home game of the season following their 42-9 win over Rutgers.

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.

Here's a look at scenarios and tiebreakers needed for Ohio State, Indiana, Oregon, USC and Michigan to make the Big Ten championship game