June 13, 2026

Halftime Analysis: Ohio State Annihilating Rutgers In All Phases


Here are some first half thoughts from Ohio State’s beatdown of Rutgers in the first half. Halftime Score: Ohio State 45, Rutgers 6 It’s hard to figure out exactly where to start – so much went so well for the Buckeyes during the first half. It wasn’t perfect – allowing a 75 yard touchdown wasn’t very good. But just about every other facet of the game was terrific. OSU scored five touchdowns on each of its first five possessions. C.J. Stroud looks sharp and poised. His passes have some heat behind them today and they’re mostly right on the money. This is far and away the best he’s looked as a Buckeye. TreVeyon Henderson took his very first touch of the game 44 yards (untouched) to the end zone. Denzel Burke followed that TD with a pick-6 two plays later and Ohio State raced out to a 14-0 lead with…

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