Ohio State's Jesse Mirco seemingly and inexplicably audibled into a fake punt from his own 30-yard line and was stopped short on fourth-and-5. Click here for important updates to our privacy policy.

Rutgers got inside the 5-yard line three times and had to settle for field goals each time. On one of those drives, the Buckeyes’ defense had to work against a short field after the fake punt.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football coach Ryan Day said a “gray area” in communication resulted in a mistaken fake punt attempt in last Saturday’s 35-16 win at Rutgers. Tuesday’s pre ...

Ohio State and Rutgers nearly brawl after fake punt Cruickshank was called for a late hit and was subsequently ejected from the game. As for the score, it stayed at 49-10 all the way until the ...

Ohio State's Jesse Mirco seemingly and inexplicably audibled into a fake punt from his own 30-yard line and was stopped short on fourth-and-5.

Rutgers quarterback Evan Simon throws a pass against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio.

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano instructs his team against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) ...

For the most memorable play in Ohio State’s 49-10 victory over Rutgers on Saturday, there is plenty. A fourth-quarter punt in a 39-point game should have been forgettable.

Iowa tried a fake punt against Ohio State. It went about how you would expect. ... and those outings came against Nevada and Rutgers, hardly powerhouses in college football this season.

Schiano got into a yelling match with Day after No. 3 Ohio State (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) pulled off a fake punt in the fourth quarter of the Buckeyes’ 49-10 blowout win over Rutgers (3-2, 0-2) in ...

Jesse Mirco, Ohio State's rugby-style punter, saw a look that gave him an opportunity to fake the punt and run for a first down. It's what he was taught to do given the personnel Rutgers had on ...

Rutgers quarterback Evan Simon throws a pass against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State operates on a ...