The redshirt freshman quarterback threw for 361 yards and five touchdowns and receiver Garrett Wilson caught 10 passes for 126 yards and three touchdowns to carry a defense that was taken apart by Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell.
Ohio State has struggled to shake both Nebraska and Penn State in recent weeks, so it hopes to get back on track, avenge an old wound and make quick work of giant-killer Purdue
The Ohio State head coach was asked about the College Football Playoff rankings, and he said style points are not what his team is all about during this rugged stretch of the Big Ten schedule.
Different perspectives on the final shot...Akron's Enrique Freeman (foreground) looks on as Ohio State's Zed Key celebrates his game-winning shot at the buzzer in Tuesday's Buckeye thrilling opener at Value City Arena. Bruce Hooley writes the story for Press Pros.
Year Five of the Chris Holtmann regime starts with a scheduling favor to an old friend and a challenging non-conference schedule aimed at getting the 17th-ranked Buckeyes ready for a rigorous Big Ten. Bruce Hooley writes for Tuesday's Press Pros.
