Jeremiah Smith is the best freshman wide receiver in Ohio State history, Eddrick Houston makes his first start and a season-high number of freshmen see the field against Purdue.
Ohio State moves up to No. 2 in the AP and Coaches polls, setting up the Buckeyes to be second in all three major polls with the next release of the CFP rankings on Tuesday.
Ryan Day hopes Caden Curry’s punt block vs. Purdue provides a momentum boost to Ohio State’s special teams after emphasizing more game-changing plays in that phase this week.
Michigan suffers its fifth loss of the season as Indiana beats the Wolverines 20-15 in Bloomington. Following a bye week, the Hoosiers will be undefeated when Curt Cignetti and Co. come to Columbus on Nov. 23.
JT Tuimoloau and Jack Sawyer spearheaded a ferocious pass rush for Ohio State against Purdue as the Buckeyes racked up four sacks and five quarterback hits.
Jeremiah Smith broke two more records, Eddrick Houston made his first start, Carson Hinzman avoided an injury scare and Will Howard is ready for new cleats after a slip vs. Purdue.
Ryan Walters called Purdue's 45-0 loss to Ohio State "disappointing" but hopes the Boilermakers will soon be able to compete "at the highest stage" with the Buckeyes.