October 22, 2024

No. 5 Ohio State crushes Nebraska

EditorsNote: Changes Big 10 to Big Ten in lead; other minor edits Sep 28, 2019; Lincoln, NE, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Jordan Fuller (4) tackles Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Maurice Washington (28) in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports No. 5 Ohio State scored on six of its seven first-half possessions while its defense shut down Nebraska’s offense in an overwhelming 48-7 Big Ten win Saturday night at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. In upping their record to 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the conference, the Buckeyes finished with 580 total yards of offense while limiting the Cornhuskers (3-2, 1-1) to 231. Quarterback Justin Fields turned in another efficient effort, hitting 15 of 21 passes for 212 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 72 yards and another score on 12 carries. Running back J.K. Dobbins amassed 177 yards on 24 carries, becoming…

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