It wasn’t their best offensive game this season. The Buckeyes had plenty of flaws. They still struggle to run the ball consistently, and are unsure of who they want to be RB1 on their depth chart. Julian Sayin threw only his fourth interception of the season, but it was his second interception in the Red Zone this year. The Buckeyes' offensive line gave up their fourth and fifth sacks of the season to a 2-8 Purdue.
The good so incredibly exceeds the bad that the bad is almost negligible. Their 34 points were right at their season average of 36.6, which is 17th in the nation. Their 473 total yards outgained their season average (437.5) by nearly 40 yards. They improved their third-down conversion rate of 54.2% (2nd in the nation), completing 9 of 13 for 69.2%.
Maybe most importantly, and most impressively, this offense once again dominated where they excel most. They continue to carve up opposing defenses with a precision passing game, and today they did it without star wide receiver and future first-round draft pick Carnell Tate. Tate was out with an undisclosed injury, and the passing game was still razor sharp. Look no further than this pass to Jeremiah Smith.
Gorgeous ball placement by Sayin, and great route by Smith getting open despite being double teamed! https://t.co/JcxxEygMkC
— Phillip Riggs (@phillipriggs85) November 8, 2025
They topped their season average of 284.3 yards per game (20th in college football) with 303 yards. Julian Sayin was once again as accurate as a surgeon with a scalpel (with the exception of one play), going 27 of 33 for 303 yards and a touchdown. Sayin’s 81.8 completion percentage against Purdue will only boost Ohio State’s nation-leading 80.3%. Accuracy is what Ryan Day values the most in a quarterback, and he’s getting an insane level of it from Julian Sayin.
This is who the Ohio State offense is in 2025. It’s death by dozens of precise cuts from this passing game. It’s been nearly unstoppable this season, and when it has been contained even the slightest bit, the Buckeye rushing attack has stepped up in its place.
They do it with an offensive line that, despite some questions at guard, is one of the best in the nation in not allowing sacks or tackles for a loss. Ohio State will continue to attack with the precision of a Jedi Knight, carving up defenses with the lightsaber that is their passing game. The question is, will it carry Ohio State to back-to-back national championships?