It's finally time to begin preparations for The Game and the Buckeyes, as they were last year, are massive favorites heading into the final week of the year.

Heisman hopeful quarterback Julian Sayin will be without his two biggest playmakers once again Saturday, as the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes host the 5-5 Rutgers S

No. 1 Ohio State’s defense hit a historic NCAA milestone with a 42-9 win vs. Rutgers, achieving something not done since 1987.

Unspecified injuries kept Ohio State’s two top receivers, Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate, out of action and might have revealed a depth issue for the Buckeyes at wide receiver. Quarterback Julian Sayin completed 13 of 19 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns but without Smith and Tate the deep pass was absent from OSU’s offense.

The "Big Noon Kick" crew discussed what makes the Ohio State Buckeyes' defense historically dominant and debated whether they can win back-to-back championship.

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day spoke highly about sophomore running back James Peoples after making the most of his touches in the UCLA game.

Buckeyes players and fans sing ‘Carmen Ohio’ after last home game of the season following their 42-9 win over Rutgers.