Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin added to the stat sheet in the team's win over Rutgers, but did the game help him with his Heisman Trophy chances?

Rutgers was on pace for another stop on its fourth drive, with safety Kaj Sanders breaking up a pass on 4th-and-2 to force a turnover on downs. But an inexcusable roughing the passer penalty on Weaver gave Ohio State a fresh set of downs in the red zone, leading to its second touchdown two plays later.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are the reigning national champions. They are undefeated through 11 games in their title defense. They have been the No. 1 team in college football since Week 2 of the season.

The energy inside Jersey Mike’s Arena took a hit on Saturday. It was because Rutgers closed out its five-game homestand. However, it was a miss as they lost to

On the second drive, a sack from defensive end Eric O’Neill on third-and-6 was negated by a holding penalty from cornerback Jacobie Henderson. On the next play, running back Bo Jackson runs it into the end zone from 15 yards out for his first touchdown.

Ohio State won't have top receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate when the No. 1 Buckeyes play Rutgers in Columbus on Saturday.