Ohio State at Washington - 2025 Matchup Preview
Ohio State logo Ohio State Buckeyes at Washington HuskiesWashington logo
Saturday, September 27th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Husky Stadium - Seattle, WA  (Big Ten)

 
Buckeyes (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Ryan Day (66 - 10)
Avg Score : 36 - 13 (30 - 17 on Road)
Record Prediction: 10.6 - 1.4 (#3)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 3) (Good: 4) (Avg: 1) (Bad: 4)
OSU coming off BYE
Our Line: Ohio State -20.5   (SP+ OSU -23)

Projected Score: OSU: 34 - WASH: 13 (48)
OSU Win prob: 94% | Cover: 54%
OSU Travel: 2005 miles, 3 hrs ahead
Huskies (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Jedd Fisch (6 - 6)
Avg Score : 23 - 24 (29 - 12 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7 - 5 (#51)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 3) (Good: 2) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 5)
 
Ohio State's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Ohio State vs Texas-3.050.5
Sat 9/6 Ohio State vs Grambling-55
Sat 9/13 Ohio State vs Ohio-38
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/27 Ohio State at Washington-20.5
Sat 10/4 Ohio State vs Minnesota-24
Sat 10/11 Ohio State at Illinois-15
Sat 10/18 Ohio State at Wisconsin-21.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/1 Ohio State vs Penn State-4.5
Sat 11/8 Ohio State at Purdue-41
Sat 11/15 Ohio State vs UCLA-34
Sat 11/22 Ohio State vs Rutgers-27
Sat 11/29 Ohio State at Michigan-7.5

Total: Elite: 3, Good: 4, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 3, Good: 4, Avg 1, Bad 2, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Ohio State's Schedule
Washington's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Washington vs Colorado State-18.552.5
Sat 9/6 Washington vs UC Davis-32
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/20 Washington at Washington State-16
Sat 9/27 Washington vs Ohio State+20.5
Sat 10/4 Washington at Maryland-9
Sat 10/11 Washington vs Rutgers-4.5
Sat 10/18 Washington at Michigan+15.5
Sat 10/25 Washington vs Illinois+3
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/8 Washington at Wisconsin+1.5
Sat 11/15 Washington vs Purdue-23.5
Sat 11/22 Washington at UCLA-6
Sat 11/29 Washington vs Oregon+16

Total: Elite: 3, Good: 2, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 3
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 3, Good: 2, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Washington's Schedule

Important Stats (2024)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
OSU#1 (.43)52% (3)35.748% (19)3.37 (15)13756% (1)2114.6 (15)#2 (-.01)36% (7)12.939% (26)34% (8)2.05 (1)31.60.81.1
WASH#32 (.25)47% (21)23.446% (36)3.29 (28)12248% (13)2333.52 (102)#54 (.14)43% (83)23.848% (116)38% (31)4.04 (95)48.70.81.2
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
OSU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
WASH0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
OSU Offense1635.729.751.8%4.60.817347137211549%50%48%56%12%.43
WASH Defense1323.812.343.1%4.041.2 - - - - - 52%48%48%38%14%.14
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
OSU Defense1612.917.336.3%2.051.1 - - - - - 53%46%39%34%19%-.01
WASH Offense1323.428.847%3.520.8193551222334.146%54%46%48%16%.25

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Ohio State1624:2716.942%70%3.431.60.81.15.12.4228.8
Washington1327:5019.136%46%5.548.70.81.23.31.5027.9
Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
OSU Offense1649% (77)48% (19)27.3136.8528 (25).31 (8)3.37 (15)76% (48)7% (7)1.11 (16)
WASH Defense1352% (79)48% (116) - - - - .19 (106)3.3 (114)68% (36)7% (131)0.89 (31)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
OSU Defense1653% (90)39% (26) - - - - .01 (15)2.9 (48)67% (33)13% (16)0.87 (20)
WASH Offense1346% (100)46% (36)29.5121.64.113 (105).12 (78)3.29 (28)77% (43)11% (101)0.83 (123)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
OSU Offense1650% (60)56% (1)16.723.4210.6912.631 (6)9 (48).58 (1)1.6 (70)27% (7)37% (12).55 (6)5% (42)2.1 (41)
WASH Defense1348% (58)38% (31) - - - - - - 8 (93).09 (13)1.5 (40)30% (95)33% (98).35 (90)7% (32)2 (57)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
OSU Defense1646% (35)34% (8) - - - - - - 9 (76).02 (2)1.5 (28)32% (74)30% (66).16 (13)6% (61)1.7 (6)
WASH Offense1354% (38)48% (13)21.229.6232.97.91118 (68)7 (26).37 (22)1.5 (117)27% (6)34% (44).35 (62)5% (35)1.8 (121)

Ohio State's Power Ratings
Ohio State's Power Rating: 33.04 #1
Ohio State's Offense Rating: 29.79 #4
Ohio State's Defense Rating: -3.25 #2
2025 Talent Rating: 1106.00 #4
Blue Chip Ratio: 65% #2
Ohio State's 2025 Expected Record: 10.6 - 1.4
Ohio State's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 29.5 #1
Ohio State's Offense SP+ Rating: 39.6 #7
Ohio State's Defense SP+ Rating: 10.1 #2

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 887.89
Average Power Five Talent: 856.9
Average FBS Talent: 681.31

Power Ratings Matchup
Ohio State: 33.04   Washington: 10.825

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Ohio State: 29.5   Washington: 6.4




Washington's Power Ratings
Washington's Power Rating: 10.825 #35
Washington's Offense Rating: 20.10 #35
Washington's Defense Rating: 9.85 #35
2025 Talent Rating: 880.00 #21
Blue Chip Ratio: 18 #26
Washington's 2025 Expected Record: 7.0 - 5.0
Washington's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 6.4 #39
Washington's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.8 #51
Washington's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.4 #34

Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 887.89
Average Power Five Talent: 856.9
Average FBS Talent: 681.31


Ohio State Scoring
Offense: 35.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 29.7
Defense: 12.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 17.3

Ohio State's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Ohio State 34
Washington 13


Projected Total Points: 48
Washington Scoring
Offense: 23.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 28.8
Defense: 23.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 12.3

Washington's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
201801/01Ohio State28Washington23Ohio StateOhio State -5.5Washington55.5Under
200709/15Washington14Ohio State33Ohio State
200308/30Ohio State28Washington9Ohio State
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Washington010 Overs
Ohio State301 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams2 - 10 - 10 - 10 - 0
Road Teams1 - 21 - 00 - 01 - 0

(#1) Ohio State Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 33.04 #1
Offense Rating: 29.79 #4
Defense Rating: -3.25 #2
Overall SP+ Rating: 29.5 #1
Offense SP+ Rating: 39.6 #7
Defense SP+ Rating: 10.1 #2
Talent Rating: 1106.00 #4
Blue Chip Ratio: 65% #2
Expected Record: 10.6 - 1.4

Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49%
Great Offense Success Rate of 52%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.6 PPO
Great Run Success 48%
Great Pass Success 56%
Avg OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 36%
Great in Scoring Position 2.05 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Great Pass Def Success 34%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Poor Field Position


Ohio State Notes
(6/6) DL issue in spring, esp DT. Atkinson (NC) added
(5/24) Fr WR Quincy Porter looks like next great one
(5/23) Secondary top 3 in CFB w/ a great CB duo
(4/4) Portal TE Klare (Pur) top 5 TE via PFF, huge add
(4/4) LB Sonny Styles a top 10 LB via PFF
(3/21) QB1? J. Sayin likely, Fr St. Clair?
(3/20) WR Smith/Tate best 1/2 in CFB? Many options
(3/20) OL 3/5 back, both T's new. 2 portal adds
(3/20) Def great, DL rebuild. Best D talent in CFB
(3/20) New OC Hartline promotion - great recruiter
Ohio State     Ratings Matchup     Washington
Power #1
#35
Off #4
#35
Def #2
#35
Talent #4
#21
SP+ #1
#39
SP+ Off #7
#51
SP+ Def #2
#34

Weather Forecast
Playing in Husky Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: OSU | WASH
Depth Chart: OSU | WASH
Rosters: OSU | WASH
(#35) Washington Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 10.825 #35
Offense Rating: 20.10 #35
Defense Rating: 9.85 #35
Overall SP+ Rating: 6.4 #39
Offense SP+ Rating: 28.8 #51
Defense SP+ Rating: 22.4 #34
Talent Rating: 880.00 #21
Blue Chip Ratio: 18 #26
Expected Record: 7.0 - 5.0

Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 46%
Great Offense Success Rate of 47%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.52 PPO
Good Run Success 46%
Great Pass Success 48%
Poor OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Awful Sacks/Turnovers
Bad Defense Success Rate of 43%
Poor in Scoring Position 4.04 PPO
Awful Run Def Success 48%
Good Pass Def Success 38%
Poor Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position


Washington Notes
(5/2) Watch So CB Clark, big spring game. Playmaker
(5/2) Fr WR Vines-Bright is a weapon, flashing early
(3/31) New DC Walters (Pur HC), plays all man cov
(3/22) Portals class incl 6 P4 starters, CB Davis (Az) top
(3/19) QB D Williams a weapon. Expect big things TY
(3/19) RB Coleman may be best back in CFB TY.
(3/19) RB depth? All Zona portals, anyone ready?
(3/19) OL returns 2/5, 2 portal adds. May need time
(3/19) Def was OK LY, but needs replacements.
(3/19) New OC Dougherty (QBs LY), Carroll left (OL NFL)


  
Ohio State's OC Brian Hartline
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Julian Sayin51242%84107.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
CJ Donaldson (Tr)163734114.548
James Peoples4919724.018
Sam Williams-Dixon75307.631
Jeremiah Smith64717.819
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Jeremiah Smith7613151517.370
Carnell Tate52733414.140
Max Klare (Tr)51685413.462
Brandon Inniss14176112.627

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Ohio State's DC Matt Patricia
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Sonny Styles10011605
Caleb Downs818116
Davison Igbinosun452009
Arvell Reese434120
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Beau Atkinson (Tr)3512840
Sonny Styles10011605
Caden Curry224310
C.J. Hicks222211
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Davison Igbinosun452009
Caleb Downs818116
Sonny Styles10011605

Washington's OC Jimmie Dougherty
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Demond Williams Jr.8210578%944819.0
Kai Horton (Tr)11100%9009.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Jonah Coleman1931053105.564
Demond Williams Jr.8328223.443
Adam Mohammed4219304.632
Jordan Washington3702.35
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Denzel Boston63834913.251
Omari Evans (Tr)20403520.259
Decker DeGraaf15233315.541
Jonah Coleman2317707.717

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Washington's DC Ryan Walters
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
CJ Christian (Tr)803003
Taariq Al-Uqdah (Tr)695052
Xe'Ree Alexander (Tr)686032
Ephesians Prysock450006
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Isaiah Ward286322
Russell Davis II43300
Ta'ita'i Uiagalelei (Tr)337331
Zach Durfee164301
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Tacario Davis (Tr)392016
Ephesians Prysock450006
CJ Christian (Tr)803003