Ohio State snaps Washington's 22-game home win streak in a 24-6 victory

Ohio State handed Washington a 24-6 defeat Saturday at Husky Stadium in Seattle, snapping the Huskies' program-best 22-game home winning streak and delivering a signature road victory for the top-ranked Buckeyes as both teams opened Big Ten play. The game, which kicked off at 3:30 p.m. Eastern and was televised on CBS, furthered Ohio State's early-season momentum and elevated the national profile of several Buckeye players.

Quarterback Julian Sayin completed 21 of 27 passes for 189 yards as Ohio State built a steady attack against a defense that had been among the Big Ten's stingiest. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith led the Buckeye receiving corps with eight catches for 81 yards and a touchdown, a performance that national commentators said strengthened his emerging Heisman case. Smith entered the game with eye-popping early-season numbers and was cited by an ESPN analyst as a potential top pick in this year's NFL draft, while betting markets listed him among the top Heisman contenders.

Washington arrived at Husky Stadium 3-0 and riding a dominant home streak, buoyed by a high-powered offense that averaged more than 500 yards per game during the early season. Running back Jonah...