Here are five things we learned from Ohio State’s 49-14 win over Marshall on Saturday: Four of the Buckeyes ’ seven touchdowns against the Thundering Herd followed plays from scrimmage of at least 40 yards. Each one involved a different player.

Sept. 21, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Tywone Malone Jr. (95) celebrates after sacking Marshall Thundering Herd quarterback Stone Earle (11) during the first half of an NCAA Division I football game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday.

Poor Marshall. Nearly a 40-point underdog against No. 3 Ohio State, the Thundering Herd scored touchdowns on their first and last possessions of the first half. The Herd dinked and dunked down the field for their scores, executing efficiently with little margin for error.