{
  "id": 13596368,
  "title": "Ohio State Dominant, Sloppy in Homecoming Victory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/ohio-state-dominant-sloppy-in-homecoming-victory",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T00:49:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ohio-state-dominant-sloppy-homecoming-004951894.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ohio State Buckeyes displayed a dominant yet sloppy performance in their homecoming victory against Maryland on October 10, 2026. Head coach Ryan Day was seen yelling at defensive lineman Beau Atkinson after a roughing the passer call. The game took place at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, during Hurricane Isaias. The Buckeyes were sloppy and undisciplined, likely due to the weather, despite their offensive prowess which was similar to past games.\n\nWide receiver Jeremiah Smith had a remarkable game, despite not reaching his usual 200-yard mark. He was targeted just five times, but managed to collect four receptions for 93 yards and two touchdowns. His two touchdowns were scored on two simple drag routes, untouched, for 33 and 40 yards respectively.\n\nSmith's performance added to his already impressive career totals with the Ohio State Buckeyes. In comparison to DeVonta Smith's 2020 Heisman campaign, Smith has 48 receptions, 916 yards, and 11 touchdowns compared to Smith's 56 receptions, 759 yards, and 8 touchdowns.\n\nThe defensive performance was equally impressive, particularly against Maryland's offensive star Malik Washington. Eddrick Houston led defense with one-and-a-half tackles for loss, and the front seven, including Payton Pierce, TJ Alford, and Riley Pettijohn, played well. Washington only threw for 64 yards, and the Buckeyes' defense limited him to 82 yards on the ground, averaging only 2.9 yards per carry.\n\nThe rushing attack, however, was less impressive. Bo Jackson managed a 20-yard run, but the rest of the running backs struggled. The offensive line also struggled, with multiple injuries and a shuffle in the lineup. Running backs Ja'Kobi Jackson and Carlos Locklyn had issues, and the line's performance was a concern moving forward.\n\nPenalties were a recurring issue throughout the game, with Ohio State receiving five accepted penalties totaling 45 yards. The most notable penalties came from Beau Atkinson, who was hit with a roughing the passer penalty and an additional late hit penalty out of bounds. Indiana and USC are next on Ohio State's schedule, followed by Nebraska the week before Thanksgiving.",
  "summary": "Maryland joined the Big Ten in 2014. Since then, Ohio State has stacked up 10 wins in 10 tries, including on Saturday. As one of the many college football games suiting up and dealing with the outskirts of Hurricane Isaias, the Buckeyes were sloppy and undisciplined, and it had nothing to do with the weather. …",
  "key_points": [
    "Ohio State Buckeyes win homecoming game against Maryland on October 10, 2026",
    "Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has 4 receptions for 93 yards and 2 touchdowns",
    "Defensive lineman Beau Atkinson yelled at for roughing the passer call"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Buckeyes' dominant performance despite sloppiness and penalties suggests their strong roster can overcome undisciplined play, but also highlights areas for improvement ahead of tougher upcoming opponents.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}