Sparked by Hancock’s 93-yard Pick 6, No. 3 Ohio State Rallies From Halftime Deficit to Beat Rutgers

Running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) of the Ohio State Buckeyes scores a touchdown against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the third quarter of a college football game in Piscataway, New Jersey, on Nov. 4, 2023. Rich Schultz/Getty Images

PISCATAWAY, N.J.—Cornerback Jordan Hancock woke up No. 3 Ohio State early in the second half with a 93-yard interception return for a touchdown and the Buckeyes rallied from their first halftime deficit of the season to beat vastly improved Rutgers 35–16 Saturday.

Kyle McCord hit Marvin Harrison Jr. on two of his three touchdown passes and TreVeyon Henderson ran for 128 yards and a score as the Buckeyes (9–0, 6–0 Big, No. 1 in CFP) beat Rutgers (6–3, 3–3) for the 10th straight time.