Ohio State Buckeyes Face Rutgers in Crucial Big Ten Matchup

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, the defending national champions, aim to remain unbeaten as they host the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday. The game kicks off at noon ET at Ohio Stadium.

Ohio State comes off a decisive 48-10 victory over UCLA, showcasing their strength with a 10-0 overall record and 7-0 in the Big Ten. Meanwhile, Rutgers earned a 35-20 win against Maryland on Nov. 8. However, the Scarlet Knights struggle on the road this season, holding a 1-3 record away from home and currently sit at 5-5 overall with a 2-5 mark in the conference.

The Buckeyes have dominated the all-time series against Rutgers, leading 10-0. Ohio State also enjoys a current 14-game winning streak and has won all six home games this season. They will enter the matchup as 30.5-point favorites, with an over/under total set at 54.5 points.

Before placing any bets, fans are encouraged to consult the SportsLine Projection Model, which has simulated this matchup 10,000 times. The model shows a propensity for the total points scored to exceed 54.5, while also indicating that one side of the spread has a nearly 60% success rate in simulations.

This highly anticipated game features two teams with contrasting fortunes. Ohio State seeks to maintain their perfect record, while Rutgers aims to turn their season around as they aim to build on their recent win.