Julian Sayin threw for 347 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 1 Ohio State overcome its red-zone flubs for a 37-9 victory over visiting Ohio in Columbus on Saturday.

The Buckeyes (3-0) led 16-9 in the third quarter before Sayin (25 of 32, two interceptions) threw TD passes of 47 yards to Jeremiah Smith and 49 to Carnell Tate to make it 30-9 early in the fourth quarter before Smith added a 17-yard rushing score for a 37-9 lead.

Smith made nine catches for 153 yards, Tate’s five catches went for 101 yards and freshman Bo Jackson ran for 109 yards on nine carries.

The Buckeyes drove inside the 10 three times that resulted in two fields and a turnover on downs plus there was another possession stalled at the 20 that led to a field goal.

Ohio (1-2) has lost all seven games against the B

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