LIVE UPDATES: Ohio State Buckeyes Survives Slow Start, Defeat Maryland Terrapins, 37-17
Rise and shine, Buckeye Nation; Ohio State Buckeyes football is back!
The No. 4 Buckeyes host the Maryland Terrapins at noon on Saturday, October 7 from inside Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. This contest will mark the first time in two weeks that Ohio State has played in their home venue, after playing on the road against Notre Dame and spending last week off with a bye.
Ohio State sits as 19.5-point favorites against the unranked Terrapins entering the game, according to SI Sportsbook.
Ohio State comes into Saturday's contest with a perfect overall record of 4-0, having beaten Indiana (23-3), Youngstown State (35-7), Western Kentucky (63-10) and Notre Dame (17-14) so far this season. Those spreads may appear inconsistent on paper, but the Buckeyes have looked increasingly more confident in each game, both on offense and defense.
The Buckeyes hold an undefeated record against the Terrapins in the all-time series, having one each of the eight previous matchups between these two schools. The largest margin of victory for Ohio State is 59 points, coming from a 62-3 win on November 12, 2016 in College Park, Maryland.
The last time Ohio State and Maryland squared off on the gridiron was November 19, 2022 at the Terrapins' home venue, SECU Stadium. The Buckeyes emerged on top, winning 43-30 after four quarters of play.
The weather at gametime is set to be the coldest of the season for Ohio State. It is projected to be 55-degrees Fahrenheit at noon, and is not expected to rise higher than 58 through the course of the contest. There is a chance of rain around 2 p.m. Eastern Time.
Live updates will begin below following the opening kickoff.
FIRST QUARTER
OHIO STATE TURNOVER ON DOWNS
The Buckeyes attempt a fake punt, but the Maryland defense was ready for it. Possession goes to the Terrapins on the Ohio State 30-yard line.
Ohio State - 0, Maryland - 0
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MARYLAND TOUCHDOWN
Terrapins quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa connects with receiver Kaden Prather to give Maryland the first points of the game!
Ohio State - 0, Maryland - 7
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OHIO STATE PUNT
Maryland linebacker Kellan Wyatt sacks Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord on third-and-long, forcing the Buckeyes to punt for the second time this game.
Ohio State - 0, Maryland - 7
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MARYLAND TURNOVER ON DOWNS
Ohio State defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau and linebacker Tommy Eichenberg combine to hold the Maryland Terrapins on 4th-and-1, giving possession back to the Buckeyes.
Ohio State - 0, Maryland - 7
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OHIO STATE PUNT
Buckeyes punter Jesse Mirco boots the ball back to Maryland for the third time today after the Terrapins defense sacks Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord once again.
Ohio State - 0, Maryland - 7
change of possession
END OF FIRST QUARTER: OHIO STATE - 0, MARYLAND 7
SECOND QUARTER
MARYLAND FIELD GOAL
Terrapins kicker Jack Howes extends Maryland's lead over Ohio State to 10-0 at the beginning of the second quarter.
Ohio State - 0, Maryland - 10
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OHIO STATE PUNT
The leg of punter Jesse Mirco sends the ball down to the Maryland 14-yard line, where the Terrapins offense will begin their second drive of the quarter.
Ohio State - 0, Maryland - 10
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OHIO STATE PICK-SIX
Buckeyes safety Josh Proctor picks off Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa to score Ohio State's first points of the contest, and record his first pick-six since 2020.
Ohio State - 7, Maryland - 10
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MARYLAND PUNT
The Ohio State defense forces a three-and-out from the Terrapins, keeping momentum in their favor as the Buckeyes look for some offensive confidence.
Ohio State - 7, Maryland - 10
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OHIO STATE PUNT
Jesse Mirco's number is called to punt once again, giving the ball back to Maryland with a three-point lead late in the second quarter.
Ohio State - 7, Maryland - 10
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MARYLAND PUNT
Terrapins quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa had a man deep on third down, but failed to hit his target. Maryland punter Colton Spangler punted possession back to Ohio State the play after on 4th-and-26.
Ohio State - 7, Maryland - 10
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OHIO STATE FIELD GOAL
Buckeyes kicker Jayden Fielding converts a 36-yard field goal to tie the game at 10 between Ohio State and Maryland.
Ohio State - 10, Maryland - 10
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HALFTIME: OHIO STATE - 10, MARYLAND - 10
THIRD QUARTER
MARYLAND TOUCHDOWN
Terrapins quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa scrambles for a nine-yard touchdown to give the lead back to Maryland. Kicker Jack Howes' extra-point attempt is good.
Ohio State - 10, Maryland - 17
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OHIO STATE TOUCHDOWN
Ohio State running back Chip Trayanum gets the right edge and scores, drawing the game even once again between the Buckeyes and Terrapins.
Ohio State - 17, Maryland - 17
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OHIO STATE INTERCEPTION
Buckeyes safety Lathan Ransom steals a pass from Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, and sets the Ohio State offense up on the Terrapins 38-yard line.
Ohio State - 17, Maryland - 17
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OHIO STATE FIELD GOAL
Ohio State capitalized on Ransom's interception with a nine-play, 33-yard drive as kicker Jayden Fielding booted through a 24-yard field goal. The Buckeyes' 20-17 lead is their first of the game.
Ohio State - 20, Maryland - 17
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OHIO STATE TOUCHDOWN
Ohio State tight end Cade Stover hauls in a bomb from quarterback Kyle McCord, giving the Buckeyes their largest lead of the game.
Ohio State - 27, Maryland - 17
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MARYLAND TURNOVER ON DOWNS
Ohio State defensive back J.T. Tuimoloau comes up with a big stop for the Buckeyes defense, forcing a Maryland punt in the fourth quarter.
Ohio State - 27, Maryland - 17
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OHIO STATE TOUCHDOWN
Buckeyes receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. finds the endzone off of a pass from quarterback Kyle McCord, extending the Ohio State lead to 17 points with seven minutes left in the game.
Ohio State - 34, Maryland - 17
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MARYLAND PUNT
The Terrapins offense stalls deep in their own territory. Ohio State takes over on offense after a 41-yard boot from punter Colton Spangler.
Ohio State - 34, Maryland - 17
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OHIO STATE FIELD GOAL
Buckeyes kicker Jayden Fielding remains perfect, splitting the uprights for the third time this afternoon and extending the Ohio State lead to 20 points!
Ohio State - 37, Maryland - 17
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FINAL: OHIO STATE - 37, MARYLAND 17
