Just like No. 3 Michigan did earlier Saturday, No. 2 Ohio State survived a major scare.
The Buckeyes found themselves in a dog fight on the road against unranked Maryland but managed to emerge with a 43-30 victory in College Park. C.J. Stroud threw for 241 yards and a touchdown in the win, but freshman running back Dallan Hayden stole the show.
With Miyan Williams out and TreVeyon Henderson banged up, Hayden rushed for 146 yards and three touchdowns in the victory.
With the win, Ohio State improved to 11-0 on the year and set up an undefeated showdown with Michigan in Columbus next weekend.