A contender separated itself from a pretender in Ohio State's 45-24 thrashing of Oklahoma.

The secondary remains un-lit up, Noah Brown ruins football with his impossible catch and Corey Smith played meaningful snaps with a heavy cast.

Ohio State quarterbacks coach Tim Beck presents J.T. Barrett with the game ball in the locker room following the Buckeyes' 45–24 pasting of the Oklahoma Sooners.

A trio of marquee wins for the conference but the Hawkeyes were unable to hold off the defending FCS champs.

Taking a look at three key pieces to Ohio State's 45-24 victory against Oklahoma on Saturday in Norman.

Ohio State took care of Oklahoma on Saturday, then celebrated with a rendition of Carmen Ohio with the slew of Buckeye fans still at Gaylor Family — Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.

Ohio State's young team worried Urban Meyer when it headed to Norman. It left Oklahoma after sending a powerful message to the country in a 45-24 win.