Follow along as the Buckeyes take on the Herd.
Patrick Murphy
COLUMBUS, Ohio– Ohio State got off to about as good of a start to the season as the Buckeyes could have hoped. As expected, the Scarlet and Gray blew out Akron and Western Michigan in the opening two weeks of the year before an off week last weekend. Coming out of the off week, Ohio State remains at No. 3 in the latest rankings.
The Buckeyes return to action on Saturday afternoon when Marshall makes the trip to Ohio Stadium. Also coming into this contest after an off weekend, the Thundering Herd are 1-1 with a win against Stony Brook and a blowout loss at Virginia Tech. This game will be the third meeting between Ohio State and Marshall, with the Buckeyes owning a 2-0 record against the Thundering Herd.
Head coach Ryan Day hopes to move to 20-5 against non-conference games with a win against Marshall. The Scarlet and Gray hope to do that behind an offense that ranks No. 8 in the country, averaging543.5 yards per game, and the nation's top-ranked total defense, conceding 138.0 yards per game. The six points allowed by Ohio Statethrough the first two games so far in 2024 is the third-fewest allowed by the Buckeyes in 75 years.
As you watch the Scarlet and Gray, follow along with our live updates below.
FOURTH QUARTER
Ohio State has to punt after a Jayden Ballard drop.
Marshall does punt.
Scartch that. The Herd take a timeout. We'll see what they do.
Marshall, with a third-string quarterback in the game, is going for on fourth-and four.
Ohio State has some backup defenders in the game now.
TOUCHDOWN (13:46) Ohio State 49 Marshall 14
After picking up the first down on fourth down, Quinshon Judkins delivers a stiff arm and gets around the outside for the six-yard touchdown.
Fourth-and-one and Ohio State's offense stays on the field. Quinshon Judkins get the first down.
THIRD QUARTER
Carnell Tate getting involved now.
Ohio State forces a three-and-out.
TOUCHDOWN (3:31) Ohio State 42 Marshall 14
On only his third catch of the game, Jeremiah Smith catches a short pass and takes it 53 yards for the touchdown.
Braylon Braxton avoids a couple of tackles on third down but doesn't complete the pass. Marshall has to punt.
Ryan Day called for unsportsmanlike conduct to push Ohio State back 15 yards. He didn't like that he had to call a timeout because Marshall took time substituting after the Buckeyes made changes.
Austin Snyder now in at kicker for Ohio State. No penalty on the kickoff
TOUCHDOWN (11:48) Ohio State 35 Marshall 14
A quick and efficient drive for Ohio State capped by a 40-yard TreVeyon Henderson run.
Marshall kicks off to start the second half. Touchback.
HALFTIME THOUGHTS
I expected some rust coming off of the open weekend, but this has lasted far longer than I anticipated. Ryan Day talked about how good weeks of practice lead to good performances and didn't sound convinced on Wednesday that the Buckeyes had good first two days of practice. It will be interesting to get his thoughts postgame.
Were we too quick to crown this defense? I still think it's a good group but maybe not as good as we thought. Or maybe not as focused as we thought and paid for it in the first half. The 203 yards allowed in the first half are the most by an Ohio State opponent this season. The secondary hasn't been able to cover consistently and the pressure hasn't come enough when needed. Got to get things fixed in the locker room before you start thinking about other opponents.
While the offense put up 307 first half yards, 154 of that came on two plays. This has not been as dominant as a performance as the numbers may reflect. Some of that has to do with only having the ball for about eight minutes.
SECOND QUARTER
TOUCHDOWN (0:06) Ohio State 28 Marshall 14
Elijah Metcalf is open in the back of the endzone. Review confirms he was inbounds.
Caden Curry is ejected for targeting.
And it's another easy completion to convert. And Caden Curry is called for roughing the passer and is being reviewed for targeting.
Marshall looked like they converted another third down but the receiver stepped out of and was called for illegal touching. The Herd will go for it on fourth-and-four.
TOUCHDOWN (3:33) Ohio State 28 Marshall 7
A counter play for TreVeyon Henderson for a 14-yard scoring run.
Some trickery as Ohio State runs a reverse toss to Emeka Egbuka for a first down.
Austin Siereveld is in at right guard. He replaced Tegra Tashabola on the last drive too.
Caden Curry doesn't let Marshall get another third down conversion. He gets the sack and knocks the Herd out of field goal range.
Another completion on third down for Marshall. It's been pretty easy.
TOUCHDOWN (10:50) Ohio State 21 Marshall 7
Quinshon Judkins' turn for a big play. He goes 86 yards for the score, the third-longest rushing touchdown in Ohio State history.
Marshall punts and Brandon Inniss fumbles and the Thundering Herd recover. But Marshall was called for illegal formation and has to punt again. Crisis averted.
TOUCHDOWN (12:31) Ohio State 14 Marshall 7
After TreVeyon Henderson can't get in from short, the Buckeyes go with a Will Howard sneak for a one-yard scoring run from the quarterback.
Quinshon Judkins getting going with an 11-yard catch and then a 29-yard run.
Ohio State gets a stop on fourth-and-one. The quarterback slipped and lost yardage.
FIRST QUARTER
Will Howard goes deep for Jeremiah Smith and is intercepted. Marshall takes over at their own nine-yard line.
TOUCHDOWN (7:32) Ohio State 7 Marshall 7
Emeka Egbuka takes the short reception and takes it for a 68-yard touchdown.
Donovan Jackson makes his first appearance of the season.
Brandon Inniss the kick returner for Ohio State.
Ohio State didn't get much from the defensive line on that first defensive series. A lack of Tyleik Williams may be the issue.
TOUCHDOWN (8:14) Marshall 7 Ohio State 0
The Buckeyes' defense nearly held, getting to third down, but Marshall's Ethan Payne powers into the endzone for the first score of the game.
Marshall fumbles and Ohio State nearly recovers but the ball went out of bounds. After a long review, the play stands as called.
The Buckeye defense is in the red zone for the first time this season. Marshall fumbled, but the ball went out of bounds before the Buckeyes could recover. Now the play is under review.
Ohio State's defense has given up two third down completions for first downs.
Hero Kanu starts for Ohio State at defensive tackle.
Ohio State kicks off and it's a touchback.
PREGAME
Ohio State wins the toss and defers.
The Buckeyes take the field, and it's almost time for kickoff.
Hero Kanu looks ready to start for Ohio State based on warmups.
Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams is not in uniform but is present.
Donovan Jackson came out fired up. He will make his season debut today.
Buckeyes are out for warmups.
Maurice Clarett in attendance today.
PREGAME READING
Ohio State's availability report for Marshall
10 press questions for the Buckeyes ahead of the Marshall game
Arvell Reese's development gives the Buckeyes another talented linebacker option
Donovan Jackson's return means the Buckeyes get "the best guard in the country" back
Are you betting on the Buckeyes on the Thundering Herd?
Predictions for Ohio State vs. Marshall
What you need to know for Week 4 of college football
Takeaways from Chip Kelly's press-Marshall press conference
The Buckeyes release the hype video for the Marshall game
Previewing Ohio State vs. Marshall with Luke Creasy of The Herald-Dispatch
Final updates from Ryan Day before the Marshall game
Ryan Day's post-practice comments from Wednesday
Ohio State's defense using "good competition" in practice to prepare for upcoming offensive situations
What you need to know for the Buckeyes vs. the Thundering Herd
Takeaways from Ryan Day's pre-Marshall press conference
Reacting to the Buckeyes' weekly press conferences
Ohio State's Donovan Jackson is "ready to roll" after missing the Buckeyes' first two games
Will Howard is helping to point Ohio State's offense in the right direction
What Ryan Day said to kick off Marshall week
How to watch Ohio State against Marshall
Seth McLaughlin provides experience and leadership at the center of the Buckeyes' offensive line
How former Ohio Stats stars did in the NFL's Week 2
A first look at Week 4 as the Buckeyes return from the off week
Where Ohio State ranks statistically coming out of Week 3
Big Ten power rankings through Week 3
The Buckeyes opened as big favorites against Marshall
