Ohio State Tops Nebraska 21-17 in Close Match

The No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes narrowly defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 21-17, with quarterback Will Howard throwing three touchdown passes. Despite the victory, Ohio State's offense struggled significantly, managing only 64 rushing yards on 31 attempts and converting just 1-of-9 on third downs. Nebraska briefly took the lead in the fourth quarter with a touchdown, but Howard's touchdown pass to Quinshon Judkins reclaimed the advantage for the Buckeyes. Ohio State's defense played a crucial role, making key stops and forcing two interceptions, particularly in the closing moments of the game. Head coach Ryan Day emphasized the need to improve the run game ahead of a critical matchup against Penn State. Nebraska, meanwhile, continues to struggle against ranked opponents, marking a 27-game losing streak in such matchups.