Ohio State hands out Players of the Game for big win over Rutgers
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.
Sports Betting in Big Ten Country
Sports betting in Ohio is officially launching on January 1, 2023.
Pre-registration is now open at FanDuel Ohio for an extra $100 bonus. Go pre-register now.
21+ and present in OH. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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:
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/hReKbiSGUV
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 3, 2021
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.
𝙪𝙥, 𝙪𝙥 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩 🚀💥@asvprocket_ pic.twitter.com/Iu71db030U
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 3, 2021
Ohio State also selected 2 special teams contributors for Players of the Game honors:
makin’ plays 💯 pic.twitter.com/hDEWKs9c8y
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 4, 2021