Ryan Day postgame interview | Ohio State vs. Purdue

Will Howard threw three touchdown passes and rushed for another score, Jeremiah Smith broke the Ohio State freshman receiving record with his ninth touchdown of the season and the No. 3 Buckeyes rolled over Purdue 45-0 on Saturday.

Smith's 17-yard TD on a crossing route late in the first half broke the tie with Cris Carter, who had eight in 1984. Smith finished with six catches for 87 yards.

Howard also threw touchdown passes to Gee Scott Jr. and Emeka Egbuka. He was 21 for 26 for 260 yards and ran in a 1-yard touchdown on fourth down to open the scoring for the Buckeyes (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten).

TreVeyon Henderson ran for 85 yards and a TD and caught three passes for 43 yards.

The season of woe continued for Purdue (1-8, 0-6), which lost its 10th game in a row. That's the longest losing streak since the Boilermakers dropped 10 straight in 2013.

Hudson Card had 108 passing yards and threw an interception for Purdue. Devin Mockobee carried 13 times for 73 yards.

Takeaways
Purdue: Came in with the distinction of being the last unranked team to have beaten Ohio State. That was a 49-20 rout in 2018 that kept the Buckeyes out of the College Football Playoff. Not this time. Purdue just couldn't string enough good plays together.

Ohio State: The Buckeyes put away Purdue and started looking to next week when they play Northwestern (4-5, 2-4) at Wrigley Field. Then they'll finish the regular season with critical home games against No. 8 Indiana and Michigan.

Poll Implications
Ohio State took care of business and should stay put.

Up next
Purdue: Hosts No. 6 Penn State next Saturday.

Ohio State: Plays Northwestern at Wrigley Field next Saturday.

[bucknutbrutus]

Like what Day is doing, 3 down linemen, Downs returning punts, Trey receiving kickoffs, Carnell got some love and opposing defenses will take notice that OSU can go to anyone to make a play. Eight guys received passes and two great rb's. Keep spreading it around, pressure on the qb getting better and let's stay driven!

[terrythompson]

That turf is brutal in the shoe, I think OSU needs to seriously do something about it soon!. I see a lot of footing issues with that turf, just hope none of the players are bitten from it. Go Bucks

[MrBulldog]

Go Buckeyes ! Go get it! Every thing is still in front of you!

[kimberlyhurst]

Took Purdue to the woodshed, the blocked punt was exciting Latham put quite the hit on, he looked good.

[kimberlyhurst]

We need all healthy bodies for the rest of the season. Go Buckeyes

[chuckcollins]

Bucks did what they were supposed to, stay focused and take care of business!

[lukedojo]

This dude is the man. Best talker I’ve ever seen. And to think everyone would’ve wanted him fired if they lost to Penn State last week. Crazy.

[LastActionHero]

Ohio State needs to play tougher teams/ranked teams