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.

Ohio State football hosted Rutgers and won in dominating fashion once again. Head coach Ryan Day met with the media after to react to the win.

Julian Sayin threw two touchdown passes despite missing his top two playmakers, Bo Jackson rushed for 110 yards and a pair of scores and top-ranked Ohio State pulled away in the second half for a 42-9 victory over Rutgers.

Even before the final whistle blew against Rutgers, the Ohio State Buckeyes were already preparing for what next week's rivalry game against Michigan means.

The Big Ten standings coming into Week 13 set up for an electric final two weeks of college football action. While Indiana and Ohio State are the clear favorite

Sherrone Moore wasted no time turning the page to Ohio State, outlining why Michigan prepares year-round for The Game.