Sports News for Central Ohio: October 2025 Highlights

Central Ohio Sports News

• No. 1 Ohio State Dominates UCLA 48-10 The Ohio State Buckeyes affirmed their No. 1 ranking with a crushing 48-10 victory over UCLA at the Rose Bowl. Freshman running back James Peoples scored two touchdowns, and Lorenzo Styles Jr. returned a kickoff 100 yards for a score, showcasing the team’s immense depth ahead of the Big Ten Championship race. Keywords: Ohio State vs UCLA Score, Buckeyes Football Highlights, James Peoples OSU, Big Ten Football Standings.

• Blue Jackets Fall to Rangers in Shootout The Columbus Blue Jackets earned a hard-fought point but ultimately lost 2-1 in a shootout to the New York Rangers. Goaltender Elvis Merzlikins was stellar in net, stopping 35 shots, but the offense struggled to find the back of the net in the skill competition. Keywords: Blue Jackets vs Rangers Recap, NHL Scores, Elvis Merzlikins Saves, Columbus Blue Jackets News.

• Buckeyes Men’s Basketball Edges Notre Dame In a nail-biter, the Ohio State men’s basketball team defeated Notre Dame 64-63. A late bucket by center Tilly secured the win for the Buckeyes, who improved their early-season resume with a gritty non-conference victory. Keywords: Ohio State Basketball Score, OSU vs Notre Dame, College Basketball Highlights, NCAA Men’s Hoops.

• Crew Offseason Roster Moves Speculation With the MLS season concluding, speculation is heating up regarding the Columbus Crew’s roster moves. Analysts are predicting the team will look to bolster their defense in the winter transfer window to prepare for a run at the CONCACAF Champions Cup in 2026. Keywords: Columbus Crew Transfer News, MLS Offseason 2025, Crew SC Roster, MLS Trade Rumors.