Ohio State running back James Peoples, top, celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Even without its top two playmakers on offense, top-ranked Ohio State had more than enough on Saturday to pull away in the second half for a 42-9 victory over Rutgers.

But with the game well in hand during the fourth quarter, coach Ryan Day’s thoughts began to turn toward next week’s showdown at rival Michigan.

“They’re always in the back of our mind in terms of what we’re working toward, we know this is the last game of the year and what it means to everybody here,” Day said. “It was a good look in everyone’s eye in the locker room.

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