Author: Bill Rabinowitz, Buckeye Xtra

The Buckeyes have won the long recruiting battle for defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau, the top player in the 2021 recruiting class by 247Sports.com.

Ohio State jumped out to a big lead and largely cruised as the Buckeyes beat Penn State by 13, their largest victory in Happy Valley since 2010.

With almost none of the usual pageantry, Ohio State’s football opener Saturday against Nebraska will have a surreal feel.