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LIVE UPDATES: Ohio State vs. Washington

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SEATTLE — Ohio State is set to face Washington on Saturday to open Big Ten conference play. Follow along live for updates from Lettermen Row.

By:Mick Walker

CJ Donaldson scores again, Buckeyes take 24-6 lead

09/27/2025 05:22:20 PM

Ohio State went for it on 4th-and-1 from the Washington 3-yard line and Julian Sayin hit CJ Donaldson for the touchdown to extend the Buckeyes lead.

By:Mick Walker

Ohio State stops Washington on fourth down

09/27/2025 05:14:09 PM

The Huskies started building some momentum with a drive in the 4th quarter but defensive lineman Kayden McDonald put a stop to it with a sack on 4th-and-2 to end Washington’s drive.

By:Mick Walker

Buckeyes response with field goal of their own

09/27/2025 04:58:16 PM

After Washington cut into the Buckeyes lead with a field goal, Ohio State responded with one of its own. Kicker Jayden Fielding nailed a 34-yard field goal to extend the Buckeyes lead to 17-6 over the Huskies lead.

By:Mick Walker

The Huskies cut into Ohio State’s lead

09/27/2025 04:39:45 PM

Washington once again drove the ball deep into Ohio State territory but they were unable to get the end zone. A sack on 3rd-and-goal forced the Huskies to settle for a 28-yard field goal to make it a 14-6 game in the third quarter.

By:Mick Walker

Ohio State opens the second half with a touchdown, takes 14-3 lead

09/27/2025 04:30:34 PM

The Buckeyes got the ball to open the second half and they were able to extend their lead. Running back CJ Donaldson’s one yard touchdown capped off Ohio State’s 14 play, 75-yard drive to open the second half. Ohio State leads Washington 14-3 in the third quarter.

By:Mick Walker

Buckeyes take 7-3 late in second half

09/27/2025 03:55:09 PM

It took until the final two minute of the first half but Ohio State has its first lead of the game. Quarterback Julian Sayin hit wide receiver Jeremiah Smith for a 18-yard touchdown on 3rd-and-11 to give the Buckeyes a 7-3 lead.

By:Mick Walker

Ohio State thwarts fake field goal attempt

09/27/2025 03:34:53 PM

Washington strung together another drive into Ohio State territory but the Buckeyes were able to keep them off the board. The Huskies attempted a fake field goal to keep the drive alive but the pass fell incomplete.

By:Mick Walker

Washington takes an early 3-0 lead

09/27/2025 03:22:06 PM

The Inniss fumble set the Huskies up with good field position and they took advantage of it. Washington drove it down to the Ohio State 10-yard line but the Buckeyes were able to keep them out of the end zone. Kicker Grady Gross knocked in a 28-yard field goal to give his team a 3-0 lead.

By:Mick Walker

Brandon Inniss fumbles on punt return

09/27/2025 03:03:43 PM

The Ohio State defense stopped Washington on third down to force a punt. Returner Brandon Inniss gained 32 yards on the return before fumbling the ball back to the Huskies.

By:Mick Walker

Ohio State stopped on fourth down

09/27/2025 05:14:22 PM

The Buckeyes went 45 yards in nine plays but were unable to put points on the board. Washington stopped Ohio State on 4th-and-1 at their own 5-yard line to keep the score 0-0 in the first quarter.

By:Spencer Holbrook

Washington officially without key DB

09/27/2025 02:03:02 PM

Ohio State will not face former All-PAC-12 cornerback Tacario Davis. He’s the Huskies’ best defensive back.

By:Mick Walker

Lettermen Row checks in from Husky Stadium

09/27/2025 11:50:16 AM

Lettermen Row’s Spencer Holbrook, Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham are all in Seattle to cover the primetime matchup between Ohio State and Washington.

Game notes

+ The Buckeyes are 9-3 all-time against Washington, winning each of the last four matchups — including the 2019 Rose Bowl, which Ohio State won 28-23. Ohio State has faced the Huskies six times in Washington and has a 4-2 overall record in that stadium.

+ According to Eric Olson at the AP, Ohio State has played 90 games as a No. 1 team and is 77-12-1 in those games as the top-ranked team. That’s second most to Alabama, which has played 123 games as a No. 1. The Buckeyes are ranked No. 1 for the 110th week, second all-time behind Alabama, which has been ranked at No. 1 for 141 weeks.

+ The Huskies have won 22 straight games inside Husky Stadium.

+ The Buckeyes have won 20 straight games following an idle week.

+ The Buckeyes are 13-10-2 against the spread as an away favorite under Ryan Day.

Ohio State vs. Washington game information

Date: Saturday, Sept. 27
Time: 3:30 p.m, ET
Location: Husky Stadium, Seattle, Washington
TV: CBS
Stream: Paramount Plus

On The Call — CBS

Play-by-Play: Brad Nessler
Analyst: Gary Danielson
Reporter: Jenny Dell

On The Call — Ohio State Sports Network from LEARFIELD

Play-by-Play: Paul Keels
Analyst: Jim Lachey
Reporter: Tyler Danburg