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.

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 ...

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) ...

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 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.

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.

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.

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 ...

Here is everything Ohio State head coach Ryan Day had to say after the team’s 49-10 win over Rutgers, including what happened on the now infamous fake punt.

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.

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 ...