The Ohio State football team gave a strong performance in week 11 against UCLA. Yes, the Bruins were without Nico Iamaleava and, in general, aren't a very good football team right now, but the Buckeyes did exactly what they should have done to a team in that position. They buried them early and never looked back.

The Buckeyes continued a strong start to the 2026 season, but some of the usual threats in the Big Ten have had their struggles. This has led to one team in par

No. 1 Ohio State came into Saturday's game against UCLA a bit banged up. The Buckeyes were without wide receiver Carnell Tate, while other players -- such as wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and running back CJ Donaldson -- were questionable on the pre-game availability report. Other players appeared to be dealing with nagging injuries during the game.

The winners of the last two national champions face off Saturday when No. 5 Indiana hosts No. 4 Ohio State in the biggest game of a loaded Big Ten schedule

Ohio State moved up one spot in the AP Poll, now ranked fourth in the latest poll, but that ranking does not tell the full picture of what their season has actually been.