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Ohio State hands out Players of the Game for big win over Rutgers

Paul Harvey

By Paul Harvey

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Ohio State rolled in a big way, securing a 52-13 win over Rutgers in Week 5.

For the win, Ohio State tabbed 4 players for the Players of the Game Honors. The Buckeyes started on the offensive side of the ball with QB C.J. Stroud.

After sitting out the game against Akron for rest, Stroud returned to the starting role and was firing on all cylinders against the Scarlet Knights.

He passed for 330 yards and 5 TDs, making quick work of the Rutgers defense:

On the defensive side of the ball, Ohio State went with DB Ronnie Hickman. Hickman secured 9 tackles in the win and came up with a handful of stops on 3rd down.

Ohio State also selected 2 special teams contributors for Players of the Game honors:

Paul Harvey

Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.