Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin star as No. 5 Ohio State beats Maryland 45-16 before brutal stretch
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin led No. 5 Ohio State to a dominant 45-16 victory over Maryland on Saturday, preparing for a difficult series of upcoming games. Smith showcased his Heisman Trophy potential with his first two receptions, while Sayin threw for four touchdowns. The Buckeyes (5-1, 3-0 Big Ten) opened with a 31-10 halftime score, despite some sloppy play.
Smith, who already holds every major Ohio State record, had just four catches for 93 yards but made the most of his opportunities. He became the first player to own every major Ohio State record and now has 38 career receiving touchdowns, one shy of the Big Ten record. Maryland, struggling to find their rhythm, fell to 0-10 against Ohio State.
Despite capitalizing on some Ohio State mistakes, the Terrapins couldn't keep up with the high-powered offense. The Buckeyes must improve in the coming weeks as they face No. 7 Indiana, No. 19 Southern California, and No. 13 Oregon in a tough stretch of games.
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