| MATCHUP | Rutgers Scarlet Knights | Ohio State Buckeyes |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-5 | 10-0 |
| Where | Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH | |
| When | Saturday, November 22, 2025 | |
| Time | 12:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FOX | |
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights beat Maryland, lost to Illinois, and they play Penn State State next. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have lost 5 of their last 7 games. Athan Kaliakmanis is completing 62.3 percent of his passes for 2,705 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions. KJ Duff and Ian Strong have combined for 1,639 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns, while DT Sheffield has 40 receptions.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights ground game is averaging 143.1 yards per contest, and Antwan Raymond leads the way with 1,000 yards and 11 touchdowns. Defensively, Rutgers is allowing 30 points and 425.5 yards per game. Jett Elad leads the Rutgers Scarlet Knights with 59 tackles, Bradley Weaver has 2.5 sacks and Bo Mascoe has 1 interception.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes beat UCLA and Purdue, and they play Michigan next. The Ohio State Buckeyes have won 14 straight games. Julian Sayin is completing 80.1 percent of his passes for 2,675 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate have combined for 1,613 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns, while Max Klare has 31 receptions.
The Ohio State Buckeyes ground game is averaging 161.8 yards per contest, and Bo Jackson leads the way with 725 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Ohio State is allowing 7.5 points and 212.6 yards per game. Arvell Reese leads the Ohio State Buckeyes with 58 tackles, Caden Curry has 7 sacks and Jermaine Mathews Jr. has 2 interceptions.
Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win
- Ohio State has won 59 of its last 60 home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Rutgers has lost 15 of its last 19 road games in November.
- Rutgers has failed to cover the spread in each of its last 10 games as an underdog against AP-ranked teams.
- Ohio State has covered the spread in seven of its last eight November home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Rutgers has lost the first half in three of its last four games against conference opponents.
Why the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will win
- Rutgers has won each of its last three games against teams from Ohio.
- Rutgers has covered the spread in three of its last four November games as an underdog.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Rutgers’ last 10 games against teams from Ohio have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Ohio State’s last five games as a favorite against Rutgers have gone OVER the total points line.
Ohio State Buckeyes Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 13, Jeremiah Smith ranks T3rd amongst FBS players for receiving touchdowns (10) this season.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 13, KJ Duff ranks 8th amongst FBS players for receiving yards (923) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ohio State ranks 1st among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (2.3).
- Ohio State ranks 1st among FBS teams for H1 opponent points per game this season (2.9).
- Rutgers ranks 8th among FBS teams for time of possession per game this season (33:04).
- Rutgers ranks T11th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (70.0).
Rutgers vs Ohio State Prediction
Rutgers needs one more win to become bowl eligible, so I don’t expect this team to just rollover. However, Rutgers doesn’t play a lick of defense, and that’s not ideal going up against the Buckeyes. Ohio State is arguably the best team in the country and is 8-1-1 ATS on the season. Ohio State is 4-1-1 ATS this season when favorites of 20 or more points, and it’s winning those games by an average of 38.5 points. Thick number, but Rutgers isn’t the team you pick to step in front of the freight train that is Ohio State.