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1. (Last Week: 1) Ohio State (8-1), W - 26-17 at Nebraska, Next Week: vs. No. 19 Purdue
The Buckeyes made just enough plays on offense and capitalized on some special teams mishaps by Nebraska in their 26-17 road win over the weekend. Ryan Day’s team was shaky on offense for much of the day, as quarterback C.J. Stroud through two interceptions and the Buckeyes stalled out in the red zone multiple times. However, the Cornhuskers had no answer for wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba who finished with 15 catches for 240 yards and a touchdown in the win.