Buckeyes Find Another Playmaker in Rout of Maryland
Ohio State rolled past Maryland 45-16, holding the Terrapins to 146 total yards while rushing for more than 200 yards. Tight end Nate Roberts caught a 68-yard touchdown and showed he could become another weapon in the passing game. The Buckeyes now head into a top-five matchup at Indiana with added confidence in their depth.
Ohio State’s 45-16 win over Maryland featured a defense that limited the Terrapins to 146 total yards and a rushing attack that surpassed 200 yards. Bo Jackson’s 25-yard scoring run was the offense’s first 20-plus-yard rush since Week 1 against Ball State.
Nate Roberts entered with 92 receiving yards, then broke free for a 68-yard touchdown. Chris Henry Jr. also had a 40-plus-yard catch. Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith remained central, with Smith posting four catches, 93 yards and two scores before the No. 4 Buckeyes meet No. 5 Indiana.
Ohio State’s win and Roberts’s emergence could heighten excitement among Buckeyes fans, students, and college football viewers ahead of the Indiana matchup. A new receiving threat may force defenses to adjust, potentially creating more opportunities for teammates and making games less predictable. Indiana’s players and fans could face added pressure and attention, while media and local businesses around Bloomington may see a brief boost. The effects likely remain concentrated within sports communities rather than broader society.