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Buckeyes Cruise Past Bruins with Explosive Offense
16 Nov
Summary
- Ohio State scored on first 5 possessions
- Peoples had 2 TDs, Styles had 100-yard kickoff return
- Sayin threw for 184 yards and a TD despite missing top targets
On November 12, 2022, the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes rolled to a 48-10 victory over the UCLA Bruins. The Buckeyes scored on their first five possessions, with James Peoples leading the way with two touchdowns. Sophomore Lorenzo Styles Jr. also made a highlight-reel play, returning a kickoff 100 yards for a score.
Quarterback Julian Sayin had a strong performance for Ohio State, completing 23 of 31 passes for 184 yards and a touchdown, despite missing his top two targets. Freshman running back Bo Jackson also had a big game, rushing for 112 yards on 15 carries.
For UCLA, the Bruins were without starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who missed the game due to a concussion. Backup Luke Duncan threw for 154 yards in his first collegiate start, but the Bruins' offense struggled to get going against the dominant Buckeyes defense.
The win improved Ohio State's record to 10-0 on the season and 7-0 in Big Ten play. The Buckeyes continue to solidify their status as one of the top teams in the country, while UCLA falls to 3-7 on the year.
