The Bucks' defense was once again in lockdown mode. Ohio State beat Rutgers 42-9 as the defense held their ninth opponent to 10 or fewer points this season. No team has scored 17 or more on Ohio State in 2025. Tim Walton and Matt Patricia’s defense does it with the entire team, too.
Not just a few superstars. Linebacker Arvell Reese had a quiet game today, but defensive end Caden Curry stepped up. Star defensive tackle Kayden McDonald didn’t grab headlines either, but Caleb Downs had a great game. That has been a calling card of the 2025 Ohio State Buckeyes; if you can avoid one or two great players, the other ones get you.