Ohio State vs. Washington live updates: Game score, analysis as No. 1 Buckeyes head west to face Huskies

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Huskies stall in the red zone, Buckeyes keep clicking offensively

End 3Q: Ohio State 14, Washington 6

Again, Washington put together a strong drive before stalling close to the end zone. The Huskies went 65 yards on eight plays. Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. sparked the march with a pair of explosive completions that kept Ohio State's defense on its heels, eventually pushing the Huskies to the 3-yard line. But the Buckeyes' defensive front held firm -- a crushing third-down sack forced Washington to settle for a 28-yard field goal with another drive unfinished.

Meanwhile, Ohio State is clicking offensively, slowly picking apart the Huskies' defense and threatening to find the end zone again. Another touchdown might put this out of reach for Washington.

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Buckeyes open second half with another TD

Mid 3Q: Ohio State 14, Washington 3

Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is starting to give Washington some fits, hauling in four passes for 28 yards on an Ohio State touchdown drive. Quarterback Julian Sayin, in his first road start since high school, has been methodical but effective, completing 15 of 19 passes for 125 yards and a touchdown midway through the third quarter. The Buckeyes also got a massive break on a roughing-the-passer penalty against Washington on third-and-20.

Three plays later, Ohio State capped the drive with a 1-yard touchdown run by CJ Donaldson Jr.

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Two Huskies out for remainder of game

CBS sideline reporter Jenny Dell reported after halftime that Washington edge Zach Durfee and offensive lineman Carver Willis will not return due to injury.

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Ohio State takes lead into halftime

Half: Ohio State 7, Washington 3

Ohio State finally let quarterback Julian Sayin stretch the field a bit, connecting with top wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Brandon Inniss. Smith, held in check much of the first half, eventually broke free on a short pass for an 18-yard touchdown. The Buckeyes avoided a first-half shutout -- something that hasn't happened since the 2016 College Football Playoff semifinal against Clemson.

All in all, it wasn't a bad half for the Huskies, but the failed fake field goal was a costly misstep. The absence of cornerback Tacario Davis and pass rusher Zach Durfee -- injured in the first half and unlikely to return -- leave gaps in the defense.

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Washington fake field goal fails

Late 2Q: Washington 3, Ohio State 0

Washington isn't playing it safe, converting a fourth-and-1 from the OSU 45 on a keeper by Demond Williams Jr. Later in the drive, a fake field goal attempt by kicker Grady Gross was snuffed out by Ohio State, as Decker DeGraaf couldn't connect while tied up downfield.

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Julian Sayin feeling pressure of hostile environment

Early 2Q: Washington 3, Ohio State 0

Ohio State's red zone streak stays alive -- still no touchdowns allowed this season -- as the defense forced Washington to settle for a 28-yard field goal. On offense, though, the Buckeyes remain conservative, and the Husky Stadium crowd is rattling quarterback Julian Sayin, who is just 2 of 4 for nine yards through two drives.

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Washington on the doorstep

End 1Q: Washington 0, Ohio State 0

Washington quarterback Demond Williams Jr. is carving up the Ohio State secondary -- 6 of 7 for 77 yards so far -- while running back Jonah Coleman ripped off a 34-yard run. The Huskies already have three chunk plays on this drive but face third-and-10 at the OSU 10 to start the second quarter.

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Early chaos in Seattle

Mid 1Q: Ohio State 0, Washington 0

This game is already chaotic. Washington coach Jedd Fisch lost it on the sideline, drawing an unsportsmanlike flag right after a sideline interference penalty. But the Huskies caught a break moments later -- Ohio State returner Brandon Inniss coughed up the ball after a 32-yard punt return, handing possession right back to Washington.

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Washington stops Ohio State in the red zone

Early 1Q: Ohio State 0, Washington 0

The Buckeyes' defense opened strong with a three-and-out, setting the offense up at midfield. CJ Donaldson Jr. powered the drive into the red zone with five carries for 30 yards, but Washington's defense came up huge on fourth-and-short inside the 5. The Huskies also doubled standout receiver Jeremiah Smith to keep him in check early with one catch for six yards on the first drive.

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Makings of Jeremiah Smith's loud introduction to 2025's Heisman party

The top of the Heisman Trophy odds sheet has undergone a makeover in the first month of the season after college football's projected star quarterbacks struggled through early problems.

Of the preseason top-five in the FanDuel Sportsbook Heisman odds, only Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith is still there. At +1100, he is the only receiver with Heisman odds of better than 100-to-1 entering Week 5 and the only non-quarterback with odds of better than 50-to-1.

Smith's stock may be rising even higher Saturday, when the No. 1 Buckeyes travel to face Washington in a Big Ten clash on CBS (3:30 p.m. ET, also on Paramount+ Premium).

The star sophomore enters a showcase opportunity against the Huskies as a vital cog in a Buckeyes offense that is ready to tee off following a subdued start. Ohio State rode its defense to a 14-7 Week 1 win over Texas. Since then, it has played two overmatched opponents and had a bye week.

As just an 8-point favorite against Washington, Ohio State is finally set to unveil its true offensive capabilities against an opponent with questionable defensive credentials.

No. 1 Ohio State at Washington has the makings of Jeremiah Smith's loud introduction to 2025's Heisman party

David Cobb

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Ohio State vs. Washington prediction, picks

Despite Ohio State being more than a touchdown favorite on the road, this Big Ten showdown could be tighter than many expect in the first half. But the Buckeyes have the talent and the matchup advantages to pull away late, provided they handle the hostile environment inside Husky Stadium. Even if Washington manages to contain wideout Jeremiah Smith, the depth of Ohio State's receiving corps gives quarterback Julian Sayin multiple weapons to exploit. Pick: Ohio State -8.5

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QB Demond Williams Jr. vs. Buckeyes' secondary

Washington first-year starting quarterback Demond Williams Jr. has been outstanding through three games, posting a 0.89 EPA per play -- third-best among all FBS quarterbacks with at least 100 snaps, per TruMedia. He now faces one of his toughest tests yet against an Ohio State defense that has allowed just two touchdowns and a field goal all season.

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Meet Jonah Coleman

The Huskies star running back, Jonah Coleman, ranks second in the FBS this season with 165.7 scrimmage yards per game and leads the nation with 10 total touchdowns. He joins an elite group of FBS players since 2000 to reach 150+ scrimmage yards per game with at least 10 touchdowns through three contests, including Chester Taylor (Toledo, 2001), Lamar Jackson (Louisville, 2016), Jonathan Taylor (Wisconsin, 2019) and Mohamed Ibrahim (Minnesota, 2020).

Meet Jonah Coleman: Washington's TD machine set to face toughest test as Huskies battle No. 1 Ohio State

Cody Nagel

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Ryan Day streaks

Washington isn't the only one in this matchup with a massive streak on the line. Ohio State coach Ryan Day has excelled in games with extended preparation, going 18-4 in contests with at least eight days to game plan since 2019. That includes nine regular-season post-bye matchups where the Buckeyes averaged a 33.9 points per game differential. Day is also 48-0 against Big Ten opponents not named Michigan or Oregon. Also, Ohio State has won 13 straight Big Ten openers with the last loss coming in 2011.

Impressive streaks on the line for Ryan Day, Ohio State entering unbeaten Week 5 showdown at Washington

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Ohio State vs. Washington preview

Reigning national champion Ohio State travels to the Pacific Northwest hoping to avoid a similar stumble to last year's loss at Oregon when it takes on Washington in a Big Ten opener Saturday afternoon on CBS. The top-ranked Buckeyes (3-0) haven't been on the road yet this season and enter an environment where the Huskies (3-0) have rattled off 22 consecutive home wins since the start of the 2022 season.

Ohio State's No. 1 scoring defense, coming off a bye, faces one of its toughest early-season tests against Washington's high-powered offense led by quarterback Demond Williams Jr. and running back Jonah Coleman. The Huskies rank second in the FBS with 55.7 points per game.

A potential upset in Seattle would certainly shake up the College Football Playoff picture as the weekend features multiple top-25 matchups, putting Ohio State's national title defense on the line early.

Ohio State vs. Washington prediction, pick, odds, spread: No. 1 Buckeyes meet Huskies in Big Ten opener

Cody Nagel

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