COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Adhering to Ryan Day’s motto of “leave no doubt,” the Buckeyes did just that on Saturday night against Western Michigan.

In front of 102,665 fans at Ohio Stadium, No. 2 Ohio State dominated the Broncos from the opening kickoff, winning 56-0 to improve to 2-0 this season. 

The Buckeyes used an extensive ground game with four different rushers finding the endzone. TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins scored two touchdowns each while quarterback Will Howard and freshman back James People each added another. 

  • COLUMBUS, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 07: Ohio State Buckeyes take the field before the game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Ohio Stadium on September 07, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
  • COLUMBUS, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 07: Quarterback Will Howard #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks to pass the ball during the first quarter against the Western Michigan Broncos at Ohio Stadium on September 07, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
  • COLUMBUS, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 07: Running back Jaden Nixon #3 of the Western Michigan Broncos carries the ball during the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 07, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
  • COLUMBUS, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 07: Quarterback Will Howard #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes hands the ball off to running back Quinshon Judkins #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first quarter against the Western Michigan Broncos at Ohio Stadium on September 07, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
  • Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, left, outruns the Western Michigan defense to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
  • Ohio State quarterback Will Howard, right, throws a pass to teammate Emeka Egbuka against Western Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Howard completed 18 of 26 passes for 292 yards a touchdown before bowing out in the third quarter when the Buckeyes led 42-0. His lone throwing score came in the first quarter when he connected with freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith for a 70-yard touchdown to put Ohio State up 14-0.

The Buckeyes enter the first of two bye weeks before returning to Ohio Stadium to host Marshall on Sept. 21.

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