No. 1 Ohio State Defeats Washington 24-6, Ends Huskies' 22-Game Home Win Streak

No. 1 Ohio State defeated Washington 24-6 in their Big Ten opener, with quarterback Julian Sayin completing 22 of 28 passes for 208 yards and two touchdowns. Ohio State's defense dominated, sacking Washington's quarterback Demond Williams Jr. six times and limiting the Huskies to just one third-down conversion out of 11 attempts. Washington, despite leading in total yardage at one point, struggled to convert scoring opportunities, relying on field goals while Ohio State added touchdowns through both passing and rushing plays. The game marked Washington's first loss at home since joining the Big Ten and ended their 22-game home winning streak. Ohio State's victory reinforced their status as the top team nationally, while Washington, led by running back Jonah Coleman and quarterback Williams, sought to make a statement in their Big Ten debut but fell short. Both teams faced each other in a highly anticipated matchup, with Ohio State maintaining its strong postseason aspirations and Washington aiming to build on offseason progress.