The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes (10-0) host a Big Ten battle against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (5-5) on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Ohio Stadium.

The Buckeyes are very big favorites (currently -30.5) in their game versus the Scarlet Knights, with the over/under being 54.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Buckeyes are -6667 and the Scarlet Knights are +2167.)

Keep reading to check out our preview for this this game between the Buckeyes and the Scarlet Knights, and uncover all of our expert predictions here, too!

Ohio State vs. Rutgers betting lines

• Spread favorite: Buckeyes (-30.5)
• Moneyline: Buckeyes (-6667), Scarlet Knights (+2167)
• Total: 54.5 points
• TV Channel: FOX 4K
• Live Stream: Fubo

Ohio State vs. Rutgers betting info and stats

Ohio State has eight wins against the spread so far this season (8-2-0). In two games played when favored by at least 30.5 points, Ohio State is undefeated ATS at 2-0. In the nine games favored on the moneyline, Ohio State has recorded a 9-0 record. Rutgers has a 5-5-0 record against the spread this season. This will be the seventh time this year Rutgers is the moneyline underdog and has gone 1-5 in such contests.

Ohio State vs. Rutgers recent stats and trends

Ohio State Buckeyes

• Ohio State is 2-1 against the spread in its past three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those matchups.
• Ohio State and its opponents have hit the over in two of those games.
• The last three Ohio State games averaged 47.0 total points, 7.5 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

• Rutgers has covered the spread twice in its last three matchups while putting up a 3-0 record straight-up in those games.
• In each of those games, the final combined score fell short of the set total.
• The last three Rutgers games averaged 60.5 total points, 6.0 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

Ohio State vs. Rutgers key players

Ohio State Buckeyes

• Julian Sayin has recorded 2,675 yards (267.5 ypg) on 226-of-282 passing with 25 touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season.
• Bo Jackson has carried the ball 110 times for a team-high 725 yards on the ground and has found the end zone three times. He’s also tacked on 12 catches for 124 yards (20.7 per game) and one touchdown in the pass game.
• James Peoples has racked up 289 yards on 58 attempts, scoring two times.
• Jeremiah Smith has hauled in 69 catches for 902 yards (90.2 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone 10 times as a receiver.
• Carnell Tate has put together a 711-yard season so far with seven touchdowns, reeling in 39 passes on 47 targets.
• Max Klare has a total of 295 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 31 throws and scoring one touchdown.
• Caden Curry paces the team with 7.0 sacks, and also has 11.0 TFL and 39 tackles.
• Arvell Reese is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s racked up 58 tackles, 8.0 TFL, and 6.5 sacks.
• Caleb Downs leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 42 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and two passes defended.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights

• Athan Kaliakmanis has racked up 2,705 yards (270.5 per game) while completing 62.3% of his passes and collecting 17 touchdown passes with seven interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Antwan Raymond, has carried the ball 200 times for 1,000 yards (100.0 per game) with 11 touchdowns. He’s also caught 15 passes for 163 yards and one touchdown.
• Ja’shon Benjamin has run for 307 yards across 61 carries, scoring two touchdowns.
• KJ Duff paces his team with 923 receiving yards on 53 catches with six touchdowns.
• Ian Strong has recorded 716 receiving yards (89.5 yards per game) and five touchdowns on 48 receptions.
• DT Sheffield has racked up 532 reciving yards (53.2 ypg) and four touchdowns this season.
• Eric O’Neill leads the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has 4.0 TFL and 22 tackles.
• Jett Elad has 55 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two interceptions, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.