No. 4 Ohio State is leaving no doubt about its goals and what it is capable of achieving this season. The Buckeyes lead No. 7 Michigan State 49-0 after three quarters, but all 49 points came in the first half. No, you did not read that wrong, it was forty-nine to nothing at halftime.
If Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud wasn’t your Heisman Trophy favorite entering the day, he has sure to make that statement well before the final whistle. Stroud threw for 432 yards and six touchdowns in the first half, completing 29 of 31 passes. Those six TDs in the first half tied a program record … for an entire game. He was replaced by backup Kyle McCord in the third quarter.
Wide receiver Chris Olave has 140 yards and two TDs, setting a career scoring record in the process, while Garrett Wilson has 126 yards and two TDs with Jaxon Smith-Njigba at 105 yards and a TD. If you play receiver for Ohio State, there’s a good chance you’re going to reach the end zone today.
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