Ohio State, which faces Washington next Saturday, is hoping to launch a Heisman Trophy campaign for wide receiver Jeremiah Smith in 2025. In 1995, it was against that same Washington program that Eddie George launched his.
The Buckeye legend gashed the Huskies for 212 rushing yards on a workhorse 36 carries, picking up 5.9 yards per rush, with two touchdowns. No. 10 Ohio State defeated No. 18 Washington 30-20 in Ohio Stadium that day.
Things started slowly for George and Ohio State as he was stuffed for a loss on third down to stall out the Buckeyes' opening drive, but after an interception by linebacker Ryan Miller set them up at Washington's 21-yard line, quarterback Bobby Hoying connected with fullback Nicky Sualua for a 23-yard touchdown.