Smith Shines, Buckeyes Rest for Texas | Ohio State Buckeyes Football News

Jeremiah Smith shredded the Ball State defense for 151 yards and two touchdowns, including a jaw-dropping 48-yard catch against his helmet, while Julian Sayin threw for 320 yards and three scores — all before halftime. Both stars sat out the second half as coach Ryan Day wisely rested them to stay fresh for the massive showdown against No. 5 Texas next week. With the Buckeyes primed for a brutal road test, Day stressed that their offseason prep was built for moments like this — and now it’s time to deliver under pressure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2ba1fbafff0cdbbd